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valproic acid and Eclampsia

valproic acid has been researched along with Eclampsia in 3 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.

Eclampsia: Onset of HYPERREFLEXIA; SEIZURES; or COMA in a previously diagnosed pre-eclamptic patient (PRE-ECLAMPSIA).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seizures and intracranial hemorrhage are possible medical diseases that any obstetrician may encounter."2.49Seizures and intracranial hemorrhage. ( Alexander, JM; Wilson, KL, 2013)
"Diazepam was the most frequently used anticonvulsant (50."1.35[Eclampsia at a teaching hospital in Ivory Coast: management, outcome and prognostic factors]. ( Amonkou, AA; Brouh, Y; Ndjeundo, PG; Pete, Y; Tetchi, YD; Yapobi, Y, 2008)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wilson, KL1
Alexander, JM1
Brouh, Y1
Ndjeundo, PG1
Tetchi, YD1
Amonkou, AA1
Pete, Y1
Yapobi, Y1
Domínguez-Fuentes, B1
García-Gil, D1
Romero-Palacios, A1
Sánchez-Crespo, JM1
García-Arjona, R1
Navarro-Navarro, J1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Eclampsia

ArticleYear
Seizures and intracranial hemorrhage.
    Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 2013, Volume: 40, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Congenital Abnormalities; Eclampsia; Epilepsy; Female; Folic Acid; H

2013

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Eclampsia

ArticleYear
[Eclampsia at a teaching hospital in Ivory Coast: management, outcome and prognostic factors].
    Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 2008, Volume: 55, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antihypertensive Agents; Cote d'Ivoire; Diazepam; Eclampsia; Fem

2008
[Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy in a patient with postpartum eclampsia].
    Medicina intensiva, 2008, Volume: 32, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antihypertensive Agents; Brain; Brain Edema; Cesarean Section; Diazepam; Dru

2008