valproic acid has been researched along with Candidiasis 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.
Candidiasis: Infection with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy who had been on sodium valproate for several years was transferred for drainage of a left sided pleural effusion." | 1.35 | Fungal pleural effusion secondary to a rare cause of pancreatic pseudocyst. ( Bush, A; Clarke, S; Gupta, A; Marrs, T; Rosenthal, M; Urquhart, D, 2009) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Gupta, A | 1 |
| Marrs, T | 1 |
| Urquhart, D | 1 |
| Clarke, S | 1 |
| Rosenthal, M | 1 |
| Bush, A | 1 |
| Krajewska-Kułak, E | 1 |
| Niczyporuk, W | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Candidiasis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Fungal pleural effusion secondary to a rare cause of pancreatic pseudocyst.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Candida glabrata; Candidiasis; Cerebral Palsy; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Ia | 2009 |
In vitro synergistic activity of ketoconazole with valproic acid against Candida species.
Topics: Antifungal Agents; Candida; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Drug Synergism; Humans; Ketoconazole; Mic | 1996 |