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valproic acid and Acute Porphyria

valproic acid has been researched along with Acute Porphyria in 2 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Acute intermittent porphyria is an autosomal dominant inborn error of heme biosynthesis."1.30[Acute intermittent porphyria associated with epilepsy in a child: diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties]. ( Carrière, JP; Chaix, Y; Gencourt, C; Grouteau, E, 1997)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Noval Menéndez, J1
Campoamor, MT1
Laborda, B1
López-Colina, G1
Chaix, Y1
Gencourt, C1
Grouteau, E1
Carrière, JP1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Acute Porphyria

ArticleYear
[Acute Intermittent porphyria and valproic acid].
    Revista clinica espanola, 2012, Volume: 212, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Porphyria, Acute Intermittent; Seizures; Valproic Acid

2012
[Acute intermittent porphyria associated with epilepsy in a child: diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 1997, Volume: 4, Issue:10

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Clonazepam; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsies, Partial; Humans; Male; Po

1997