valproic acid has been researched along with Cataract 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.
Cataract: Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "We found increased risks of cataract development in long-term users of lithium, lithium combined with other MS and valproic acid combined with other MS for more than two years among patients with BD and schizophrenia." | 3.88 | Associations between use of mood stabilizers and risk of cataract: A population-based nested case-control study. ( Chou, PH; Chu, CS; Lan, TH; Lin, CH, 2018) |
| 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 | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Gogri, PY | 1 |
| Bhalerao, S | 1 |
| Vuyyuru, S | 1 |
| Chu, CS | 1 |
| Lin, CH | 1 |
| Lan, TH | 1 |
| Chou, PH | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Cataract
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Sodium valproate-induced cataract.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cataract; Humans; Lamotrigine; Valproic Acid | 2021 |
Associations between use of mood stabilizers and risk of cataract: A population-based nested case-control study.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studies; Cataract; Data | 2018 |