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valproic acid and Anemia, Aplastic

valproic acid has been researched along with Anemia, Aplastic in 6 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.

Anemia, Aplastic: A form of anemia in which the bone marrow fails to produce adequate numbers of peripheral blood elements.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The side effects and possible side effects of the therapy with valproic acid were documented in 66 outpatients with epilepsy over a period of one year."3.66[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1979)
"Rare, serious adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) include hepatotoxicity and bone marrow suppression."2.38Routine laboratory monitoring for serious adverse effects of antiepileptic medications: the controversy. ( Wyllie, E; Wyllie, R, 1991)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Handoko, KB1
Souverein, PC1
van Staa, TP1
Meyboom, RH1
Leufkens, HG1
Egberts, TC1
van den Bemt, PM1
Zaccara, G1
Franciotta, D1
Perucca, E1
MacDougall, LG1
Fröscher, W1
Schulz, HU1
Gugler, R1
Wyllie, E1
Wyllie, R1
Nathan, D1
Guillon, JL1
Chevallier, B1
Gallet, JP1

Reviews

2 reviews available for valproic acid and Anemia, Aplastic

ArticleYear
Idiosyncratic adverse reactions to antiepileptic drugs.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:7

    Topics: Age Factors; Anemia, Aplastic; Anticonvulsants; B-Lymphocytes; Central Nervous System Diseases; Chem

2007
Routine laboratory monitoring for serious adverse effects of antiepileptic medications: the controversy.
    Epilepsia, 1991, Volume: 32 Suppl 5

    Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Drug Monit

1991

Other Studies

4 other studies available for valproic acid and Anemia, Aplastic

ArticleYear
Risk of aplastic anemia in patients using antiepileptic drugs.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anemia, Aplastic; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studi

2006
Pure red cell aplasia associated with sodium valproate therapy.
    JAMA, 1982, Jan-01, Volume: 247, Issue:1

    Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Chickenpox; Child; Female; Humans; Measles; Psychotherapy; Seizures; Time Factors;

1982
[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1979, Sep-13, Volume: 97, Issue:34

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anemia, Aplastic; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Leukopenia; T

1979
[Thrombopenia and erythroblastopenia in a 1-month-old infant treated with valproate].
    Annales de pediatrie, 1987, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Humans; Infant; Male; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic; Valproic Acid

1987