valproic acid has been researched along with Heroin Abuse 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.
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (66.67) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (33.33) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Zarghami, M | 1 |
| Sheikhmoonesi, F | 1 |
| Ala, S | 1 |
| Yazdani, J | 1 |
| Farnia, S | 1 |
| Bocci, U | 1 |
| Beretta, G | 1 |
| Saxon, AJ | 1 |
| Whittaker, S | 1 |
| Hawker, CS | 1 |
1 trial available for valproic acid and Heroin Abuse
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A comparative study of beneficial effects of Olanzapine and sodium valproate on aggressive behavior of patients who are on methadone maintenance therapy: a randomized triple blind clinical trial.
Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Female; GABA Agents; Heroin Dependence; Hu | 2013 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Heroin Abuse
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Dipropylacetamide and hypnosis in drug dependence].
Topics: Adult; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnosis; Physician-Patient Relations; Substance Withdrawa | 1982 |
Valproic acid, unlike other anticonvulsants, has no effect on methadone metabolism: two cases.
Topics: Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Phenytoin | 1989 |