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valproic acid and Amnesia

valproic acid has been researched along with Amnesia 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.

Amnesia: Pathologic partial or complete loss of the ability to recall past experiences (AMNESIA, RETROGRADE) or to form new memories (AMNESIA, ANTEROGRADE). This condition may be of organic or psychologic origin. Organic forms of amnesia are usually associated with dysfunction of the DIENCEPHALON or HIPPOCAMPUS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp426-7)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kandeda, AK1
Nodeina, S1
Mabou, ST1
Mondadori, C1
Classen, W1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Amnesia

ArticleYear
An aqueous extract of Syzygium cumini protects against kainate-induced status epilepticus and amnesia: evidence for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory intervention.
    Metabolic brain disease, 2022, Volume: 37, Issue:7

    Topics: Amnesia; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anticonvulsants; Antioxidants; Kainic Acid; Mice; Pirace

2022
The effects of various antiepileptic drugs on E-shock-induced amnesia in mice: dissociability of effects on convulsions and effects on memory.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica. Supplementum, 1984, Volume: 99

    Topics: Amnesia; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Clonazepam; Electroshock; Ethosuximide; Humans; Ma

1984