Depakote ER and Mektovi

• Generic Name: divalproex sodium
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Depakene, Depacon, Depakote

Depakote ER affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Depakote ER is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Depakote ER is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

Depakote ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: binimetinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Mektovi

Mektovi (binimetinib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Mektovi is a prescription medicine used in combination with another medicine called encorafenib (Braftovi) to treat melanoma (skin cancer) in people who have a "BRAF" gene mutation. These medicines are for use in treating melanoma that cannot be treated with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.

Mektovi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.