valproic acid has been researched along with Constipation 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.
Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " The increased dosage required may have been due to rapid intestinal transit time or to bypass of the left colon." | 5.35 | The effect of constipation on valproic acid dosage in a 17-year-old. ( Madan Cohen, JE; Moshe, SL, 2009) |
| " The increased dosage required may have been due to rapid intestinal transit time or to bypass of the left colon." | 1.35 | The effect of constipation on valproic acid dosage in a 17-year-old. ( Madan Cohen, JE; Moshe, SL, 2009) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Madan Cohen, JE | 1 |
| Moshe, SL | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Constipation
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The effect of constipation on valproic acid dosage in a 17-year-old.
Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Colostomy; Constipation; Humans; Intestinal Absorption; Male; Valproic | 2009 |