Encorate 200 MG Tablet is an anticonvulsant medication that is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of certain types of epilepsies, a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness. It is also used in the treatment of mania which is a mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity and racing thoughts. This medicine is used to prevent migraine headaches characterized by severe headache, eye pain, nausea, and vomiting.

The active ingredient Sodium valproate in Encorate can affect the synthesis and metabolism of a naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a transmission inhibitor. neurotransmitter called Gamma aminobutyric acid (abbreviated as GABA), thereby inhibiting the activity of this amino acid.

What is the difference between valproic acid and sodium valproate?

Sodium valproate is a white crystalline powder with a very slight characteristic odor of valproic acid. Valproic acid is 2-propylpentanoic acid. It is also known as n-dipropylacetic acid, 2-propylvaleric acid, DPA, and by many slight variations of the particular nomenclature.

Traverse Myelitis

✨ Types of pylorplasty ✨

* Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty involves a longitudinal incision across the pylorus that is closed transversely; this is the most commonly performed pyloroplasty

* Jaboulay pyloroplasty involves a side-to-side gastroduodenostomy without a pylorus incision (ie, the pylorus remains intact)

* Finney pyloroplasty also involves a side-to-side gastroduodenostomy but with a pylorus incision (ie, the pylorus is divided)

🎈#Note :

Therapeutic options for cirrhotic portal hypertension:

Carvedilol, a unique type of NSBB that displays additional α1 adrenergic effects, has the capacity to:

✔️ enhance nitric oxide release

✔️and therefore has both extrahepatic and intrahepatic effects.

🔹Medical Mnemonics


Mnemonic to assess for risk factors for OSA(Obstructive sleep apnea):

🫥 STOP - BANG

🕸 Snore
🕸 Tired
🕸 Observed apnea
🕸 high-blood Pressure

❄ BMI >35
❄ Age >50
❄ Neck circumference >40
❄ Gender Male.

What drug causes maculopapular rash ?

beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins), sulfonamides, allopurinol, anti-epileptic drugs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).