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valproic acid and Esophageal Spasm

valproic acid has been researched along with Esophageal Spasm 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This report presents the first case in which glucagon administration enabled the removal of an impacted orogastric tube in a patient with distal esophageal spasm."3.69Use of glucagon for removal of an orogastric lavage tube. ( Glauser, JM; Thoma, ME, 1995)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Thoma, ME1
Glauser, JM1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Esophageal Spasm

ArticleYear
Use of glucagon for removal of an orogastric lavage tube.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1995, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Drug Overdose; Esophageal Spasm, Diffuse; Female; Gastric Lavage; Glucagon; Humans; Injection

1995