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valproic acid and Fever of Unknown Origin

valproic acid has been researched along with Fever of Unknown Origin in 4 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.

Fever of Unknown Origin: Fever in which the etiology cannot be ascertained.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Valproate-induced Fanconi syndrome is a rare adverse effect of valproate."1.40Fever of unknown origin as the initial manifestation of valproate-induced Fanconi syndrome. ( Fujii, T; Kumada, T; Kusunoki, T; Murayama, K; Nozaki, F; Ohtake, A, 2014)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nozaki, F1
Kumada, T1
Kusunoki, T1
Fujii, T1
Murayama, K1
Ohtake, A1
Gatzonis, S1
Laiaki, A1
Chioni, A1
Siafakas, A1
Zournas, C1
Mantouvalos, V1
Cordes, I1
Buchmann, S1
Scheffner, D1
López-Moreno, JM1
Rodríguez-Portales, JA1
Mahana, D1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for valproic acid and Fever of Unknown Origin

ArticleYear
Fever of unknown origin as the initial manifestation of valproate-induced Fanconi syndrome.
    Pediatric neurology, 2014, Volume: 51, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Cytochrome-c Oxidase Deficiency; Enzyme Inhibitors; Fanconi Syndrome; Fever of Unknown O

2014
A case of fever following antiepileptic treatment.
    Seizure, 1999, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Temperature Regulation; Carbamazepine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epile

1999
[Vitamin K deficiency with erythromycin. Observation of a boy treated with valproate].
    Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde, 1990, Volume: 138, Issue:2

    Topics: Blood Coagulation Tests; Child; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Erythromycin; Fev

1990
Fever of unexplained origin, biochemical Cushing's disease and cerebral dysrhythmia corrected by valproate sodium.
    Canadian Medical Association journal, 1985, Jan-15, Volume: 132, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Cushing Syndrome; Electroencephalography; Female; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Val

1985