Depakote ER and Truvada

• 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: emtricitabine / tenofovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Truvada, AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic, Descovy

Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir is to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, but it can be used to treat HIV in adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh at least 17 kilograms (37 pounds).

Truvada is also used in children who weigh between 55 and 77 pounds (25 to 35 kilograms) and who take certain other HIV medications.

Truvada PrEP is used together with safer-sex practices to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative and an adult to use Truvada PrEP for this purpose.