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valproic acid and Exanthem

valproic acid has been researched along with Exanthem in 11 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
"We describe an 11-year-old girl with a seizure disorder who developed fever, rash, rhabdomyolysis, and multiorgan failure 2 weeks after commencing a transition from sodium valproate to lamotrigine therapy."3.75Life-threatening organ failure after lamotrigine therapy. ( Dargan, PI; Ferguson, LP; Hood, JL; Tibby, SM, 2009)
"Carbamazepine or phenytoin was withdrawn over the next 4 weeks; then patients entered a 12-week monotherapy period."2.69An active-control trial of lamotrigine monotherapy for partial seizures. ( Chang, GY; Gilliam, F; Messenheimer, J; Nyberg, J; Risner, ME; Rudd, GD; Sackellares, JC; Vazquez, B, 1998)
" The dosage schedule was: 5 mg every day or every second day for 14 days, increased by 5 mg every 14th day to 25 mg a day."1.33Lamotrigine-induced rash--worth a rechallenge. ( Dam, M; P-Codrea Tigaran, S; Sidenius, P, 2005)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (27.27)18.2507
2000's5 (45.45)29.6817
2010's3 (27.27)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sanoria, A1
Arora, R1
Dokania, P1
Toker, O1
Tal, Y1
Horev, L1
Shmoeli, D1
Gilboa, T1
Ferguson, LP1
Dargan, PI1
Hood, JL1
Tibby, SM1
Wang, XQ1
Lang, SY1
Shi, XB1
Tian, HJ1
Wang, RF1
Yang, F1
Marsden, D1
Libretto, SE1
P-Codrea Tigaran, S1
Sidenius, P1
Dam, M1
Rahman, M1
Haider, N1
Pellock, JM1
Gilliam, F1
Vazquez, B1
Sackellares, JC1
Chang, GY1
Messenheimer, J1
Nyberg, J1
Risner, ME1
Rudd, GD1
Wong, IC1
Mawer, GE1
Sander, JW1
Anderson, GD1

Reviews

2 reviews available for valproic acid and Exanthem

ArticleYear
Overview of lamotrigine and the new antiepileptic drugs: the challenge.
    Journal of child neurology, 1997, Volume: 12 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Child; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Interactions; Epilepsy;

1997
Children versus adults: pharmacokinetic and adverse-effect differences.
    Epilepsia, 2002, Volume: 43 Suppl 3

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Child; Child, Pres

2002

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Exanthem

ArticleYear
An active-control trial of lamotrigine monotherapy for partial seizures.
    Neurology, 1998, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Double-Blind Method; Epilepsies, Partial; E

1998

Other Studies

8 other studies available for valproic acid and Exanthem

ArticleYear
Bilateral acute angle closure as presenting feature of Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS).
    Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2019, Volume: 67, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anterior Eye Segment; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Drug Hypersensitivity Sy

2019
Valproic acid hypersensitivity and desensitization.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2015, Volume: 57, Issue:11

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsy, Absence; Exanthema; Humans; Male; Valproic Acid

2015
Life-threatening organ failure after lamotrigine therapy.
    Pediatric neurology, 2009, Volume: 40, Issue:5

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Contraindications; Drug Therapy, Combination; Exanthema; Female; Fever; Huma

2009
Cross-reactivity of skin rashes with current antiepileptic drugs in Chinese population.
    Seizure, 2010, Volume: 19, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Chi-Square Distribution; Child; Chi

2010
Hypersensitivity to topiramate sprinkle capsules does not preclude the use of topiramate tablets.
    Paediatric drugs, 2004, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Capsules; Carbamazepine; Clobaza

2004
Lamotrigine-induced rash--worth a rechallenge.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 2005, Volume: 111, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy, Generalized; Exanthema; Humans; Lamotrigine; Retrospective Studies; Risk

2005
Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome from addition of lamotrigine to divalproex.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 162, Issue:5

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Hypersensitivity; Drug Therapy, Combination; Exanthema; Fema

2005
Factors influencing the incidence of lamotrigine-related skin rash.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1999, Volume: 33, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy, Combinati

1999