valproic acid has been researched along with Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures 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.
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures: A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A 69-year-old man with alcohol dependence and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) suffered from repeated tonic-clonic seizures." | 1.39 | Repeated seizures in an elderly patient with alcohol dependence and mild cognitive impairment. ( Araki, Y; Hatano, K; Ishii, N; Terao, T, 2013) |
| "Subacute encephalopathy with seizures in chronic alcoholism (SESA) was first described in 1981 by Niedermeyer who reported alcoholic patients presenting with confusion, seizures and focal neurological deficits and is quite distinct from patients presenting with typical alcohol withdrawal seizures." | 1.37 | Subacute encephalopathy and seizures in alcoholics (SESA) presenting with non-convulsive status epilepticus. ( LaRoche, SM; Shivdat-Nanhoe, R, 2011) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Ishii, N | 1 |
| Terao, T | 1 |
| Araki, Y | 1 |
| Hatano, K | 1 |
| LaRoche, SM | 1 |
| Shivdat-Nanhoe, R | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Repeated seizures in an elderly patient with alcohol dependence and mild cognitive impairment.
Topics: Aged; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Alcoholism; Cognitive Dysfunction; Diazepam; Humans; Male; Valpro | 2013 |
Subacute encephalopathy and seizures in alcoholics (SESA) presenting with non-convulsive status epilepticus.
Topics: Acetamides; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Alcoholism; Anticonvulsants; Brain Diseases; Confusion; Dif | 2011 |