Pharmacotherapeutic group: Anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug. ATC-Code: N03AG01.
Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of action and Pharmacodynamic properties: Divalproex sodium dissociates to the Valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanism by which Valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have not been established. It has been suggested that its activity in epilepsy is related to increased brain concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).