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valproic acid and Hepatitis A

valproic acid has been researched along with Hepatitis A 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.

Hepatitis A: INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by a member of the HEPATOVIRUS genus, HUMAN HEPATITIS A VIRUS. It can be transmitted through fecal contamination of food or water.

Research

Studies (4)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dowling, SJ1
Fayad, M1
Choueiri, R1
Mikati, M1
Kamitani, T1
Takegoshi, K1
Okuda, K1
Okada, E1
Harendra de Silva, DG1
Keembiyahetty, P1
Jayantha, UK1
Thelisinghe, PU1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for valproic acid and Hepatitis A

ArticleYear
Hepatitis A in three patients taking sodium valproate.
    Lancet (London, England), 1984, Apr-28, Volume: 1, Issue:8383

    Topics: Adult; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Hepatitis A; Humans; Liver; Valproic Acid

1984
Fatality from hepatitis A in a child taking valproate.
    Journal of child neurology, 2000, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsy, Complex Partial; Fatal Outcome; Hepatitis A; Hepati

2000
Death of a hepatitis A patient during valproate therapy.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 1991, Volume: 86, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Female; Hepatitis A; Humans; Prognosis; Seizures; Valproic Acid

1991
Acute liver failure in a patient with hepatitis A infection on sodium valproate therapy.
    The Ceylon medical journal, 1990, Volume: 35, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Hepatitis A; Hepatovirus; Humans;

1990