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valproic acid and Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

valproic acid has been researched along with Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous 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.

Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous: An acute inflammation of the INTESTINAL MUCOSA that is characterized by the presence of pseudomembranes or plaques in the SMALL INTESTINE (pseudomembranous enteritis) and the LARGE INTESTINE (pseudomembranous colitis). It is commonly associated with antibiotic therapy and CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE colonization.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kennedy, J1
Simmonds, L1
Orme, R1
Doherty, W1
Andrew, M1
Barr, RD1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

ArticleYear
Increased platelet destruction in infancy and childhood.
    Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis, 1982, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anemia, Hemolytic; Animals; Autoimmune Diseases; Blood Platelets; Child; Ch

1982

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

ArticleYear
An unusual case of
    BMJ case reports, 2017, Jun-18, Volume: 2017

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Kidney Injury; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anticonvulsants; Critical Care; En

2017