valproic acid has been researched along with Hematochezia in 3 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.
Hematochezia: The passage of bright red blood from the rectum. The blood may or may not be mixed with formed stool in the form of blood, blood clots, bloody stool or diarrhea.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Hyperammonemic coma is determined through a complicated differential diagnosis, and although it can also be induced as a side effect of valproate (VPA), this cause is frequently unrecognized or confused with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGH)-induced hepatic encephalopathy." | 2.55 | Hyperammonemic coma after craniotomy: Hepatic encephalopathy from upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage or valproate side effect?: Case report and literature review. ( Gao, L; Guo, X; Wei, J; Xing, B; Xu, Z, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (66.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Guo, X | 1 |
| Wei, J | 1 |
| Gao, L | 1 |
| Xing, B | 1 |
| Xu, Z | 1 |
| Kennedy, J | 1 |
| Simmonds, L | 1 |
| Orme, R | 1 |
| Doherty, W | 1 |
| de Bernardis, E | 1 |
| Caruso, A | 1 |
| Cutuli, VM | 1 |
| Lucenti, A | 1 |
| Villari, L | 1 |
| Amico-Roxas, M | 1 |
1 review available for valproic acid and Hematochezia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Hyperammonemic coma after craniotomy: Hepatic encephalopathy from upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage or valproate side effect?: Case report and literature review.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Coma; Craniotomy; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Hep | 2017 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Hematochezia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
An unusual case of
Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Kidney Injury; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anticonvulsants; Critical Care; En | 2017 |
Effects of GABAergic drugs on ethanol-induced gastric lesions.
Topics: Animals; Baclofen; Bicuculline; Diazepam; Ethanol; GABA Antagonists; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Gastro | 1993 |