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Children born with neural tube defects such as spina bifida, cleft palate or mental / physical growth disorders because they were exposed to Depakote or other valproate medications in utero will require medical treatment and therapy. They may face learning and other cognitive disabilities that will significantly reduce their earning potential as adults. The families […]
The FDA added warnings to labels on valproate-containing drugs in 2011 to include information about the risk of impaired cognitive development in children born to mothers who took valproate sodium or related products during pregnancy. In May 2013, the FDA directed that labels of valproate-containing drugs be updated to include a stronger warning about the increased […]
Abbott Laboratories, the maker of Depakote, says valproate has been linked to: Liver failure and death from liver failure Pancreatitis Developmental delay, autism and/or autism spectrum disorder Elevated ammonia levels and hypothermia (an unintentional drop in body temperature) Abbott Laboratories also lists dozens of minor side effects from Depakote, such as nausea, vomiting, extreme drowsiness, […]
The FDA has advised physicians and consumers that babies exposed to valproate sodium and related products during pregnancy face an increased risk of: Neural tube defects (brain and spinal cord) Craniofacial defects (abnormally formed face and skull enclosing the brain) Cardiovascular malformations (abnormally formed heart or blood vessels). Neural tube defects of the brain and […]
Forms of valproate include valproate sodium (Depacon), divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote CP, Depakote ER and Depakote Sprinkle Capsules), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor) and several generic equivalents Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote CP and Depakote Sprinkle Capsules are made by Abbott Laboratories of Abbott Park in Illinois.
Depakote is an anti-seizure medication made with divalproex sodium. This is a form of valproate, which is approved by the FDA for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and the prevention of migraine headaches. These drugs are also used off-label (for uses not approved by FDA) for other […]
The DePuy LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve is a medical device. It allows surgeons to reconstruct severe soft tissue and bone defects found as they perform knee reconstruction surgery. “LPS” in the device’s name stands for “limb preservation system.” The diaphysis is the midsection of a long bone. A diaphyseal sleeve is inserted to support the diaphyseal […]
The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve is a product of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. of Warsaw, Indiana. DePuy was established in 1895 as the first commercial orthopedics company in the U.S. Today, it is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.