valproic acid has been researched along with Central Pontine Myelinolysis in 1 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The authors describe a case of a drug-associated hyperammonemia, central pontine myelinolysis and coma occurring in a patient with Sjögren's syndrome chronically treated with valproic acid for an underlying psychotic disorder." | 3.74 | [Hyperammoniemia and central pontine myelinolysis in a patient with Sjögren syndrome and chronic valproate use]. ( Battaglia, K; Berlot, G; Ukmar, M, 2008) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Berlot, G | 1 |
| Battaglia, K | 1 |
| Ukmar, M | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Central Pontine Myelinolysis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Hyperammoniemia and central pontine myelinolysis in a patient with Sjögren syndrome and chronic valproate use].
Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Female; Humans; Hyperammonemia; Myelinolysis, Central Pontine; Sjogren's Sy | 2008 |