valproic acid has been researched along with Cholecystitis 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.
Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER; generally caused by impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, or other diseases.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Pancreatitis is usually considered a rare side effect of valproate." | 1.29 | Valproate-associated pancreatitis and cholecystitis in six mentally retarded adults. ( Buzan, RD; Dubovsky, SL; Firestone, D; Thomas, M, 1995) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Buzan, RD | 1 |
| Firestone, D | 1 |
| Thomas, M | 1 |
| Dubovsky, SL | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Cholecystitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Valproate-associated pancreatitis and cholecystitis in six mentally retarded adults.
Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Cholecystitis; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Humans; Intellectual | 1995 |