Is Epilex Chrono Advisable For Bi-polar Problem?

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2016

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Sat, 27 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : is Epilex Chrono advised for bi-polar problem?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is recommended

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Epilex chrono is divalproate sodium which is indicated for acute treatment as well as maintenance phase of bipolar disorder.

Since Lithuim another drug is affected by renal secretion it becomes difficult to use in most elderly so I think the choice of epilex chrono is in right manner considering two episodes of delirium.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 hours later)

The patient has suffered from bipolar disorder for over 50 years but why was there two episodes of delirium and confusion regarding time, place etc. is just four years.

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There are dozens of causes of delirium

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Delirium is syndrome which can be caused by 100 of factors.

I feel in case of index patient it could be old age and medications or some other infections and sensory impairments.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng