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valproic acid and Central Nervous System Infection

valproic acid has been researched along with Central Nervous System Infection 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Of patients with status epilepticus and central nervous system infection, 24."1.35Status epilepticus in central nervous system infections: an experience from a developing country. ( Kalita, J; Misra, UK; Nair, PP, 2008)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Misra, UK1
Kalita, J1
Nair, PP1
Narayanan, JT1
Murthy, JM1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Central Nervous System Infection

ArticleYear
Status epilepticus in central nervous system infections: an experience from a developing country.
    The American journal of medicine, 2008, Volume: 121, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Central Nervous System Infections; Developing Countries; D

2008
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a neurological intensive care unit: profile in a developing country.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anticonvulsants; Central Nervous System Infections; Chil

2007