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valproic acid and Focal Clonic Seizures

valproic acid has been researched along with Focal Clonic Seizures 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
"Idiopathic generalized epilepsy presenting with hemiconvulsive seizures has not, to our knowledge, been previously described."1.31Idiopathic generalized epilepsy presenting with hemiconvulsive seizures. ( Kiley, MA; Sander, JW; Smith, SJ, 2000)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kiley, MA1
Smith, SJ1
Sander, JW1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Focal Clonic Seizures

ArticleYear
Idiopathic generalized epilepsy presenting with hemiconvulsive seizures.
    Epilepsia, 2000, Volume: 41, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Child; Comorbidity; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy, Frontal Lobe; Epi

2000