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valproic acid and Hypoglycemia

valproic acid has been researched along with Hypoglycemia in 7 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.

Hypoglycemia: A syndrome of abnormally low BLOOD GLUCOSE level. Clinical hypoglycemia has diverse etiologies. Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM resulting in HUNGER; SWEATING; PARESTHESIA; impaired mental function; SEIZURES; COMA; and even DEATH.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In utero, exposure to valproic acid (VPA) and phenytoin (PH) may cause congenital malformations and also withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, jitteriness and symptoms of hypoglycemia."7.76Neonatal episodic hypoglycemia: a finding of valproic acid withdrawal. ( Akçakuş, M; Akın, MA; Çoban, D; Güneş, T; Kurtoğlu, S, 2010)
"Previous studies have demonstrated that the nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor L-NAME exerts positive effects on the arginine vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OT) responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia, suggesting inhibitory actions of NO."7.69Gamma-aminobutyric acid mediation of the inhibitory effect of nitric oxide on the arginine vasopressin and oxytocin responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. ( Capretti, L; Chiodera, P; Coiro, V; Volpi, R, 1996)
"The present study was performed in order to establish whether angiotensin II (ANG II) and/or insulin-induced hypoglycemia exert their oxytocin (OT)-releasing effects by interacting with a GABAergic pathway."7.68Different effects of the GABAergic agent sodium valproate on the oxytocin responses to angiotensin II and insulin-induced hypoglycemia in normal men. ( Chiodera, P; Coiro, V, 1991)
"The present study was carried out in order to determine whether insulin-induced hypoglycemia exerts its stimulatory effect on plasma concentrations of arginine vasopressin (AVP) by interacting with a serotonergic, a GABA-ergic or an opioid pathway."7.67Metergoline, naloxone, and sodium valproate did not modify arginine vasopressin response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in man. ( Bianconi, L; Castelli, A; Chiodera, P; d'Amato, L; Gnudi, A; Marchesi, C; Minelli, R; Muzzetto, P; Pioli, G; Volpi, R, 1988)
" In utero, exposure to valproic acid (VPA) and phenytoin (PH) may cause congenital malformations and also withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, jitteriness and symptoms of hypoglycemia."3.76Neonatal episodic hypoglycemia: a finding of valproic acid withdrawal. ( Akçakuş, M; Akın, MA; Çoban, D; Güneş, T; Kurtoğlu, S, 2010)
"Twenty epileptic women were treated with valproate only during pregnancy and two were treated with valproate and carbamazepine."3.70Neonatal hypoglycaemia and withdrawal symptoms after exposure in utero to valproate. ( Ebbesen, F; Holsteen, V; Hoseth, E; Joergensen, A; Kaad, PH; Moeller, M; Rix, M, 2000)
"Previous studies have demonstrated that the nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor L-NAME exerts positive effects on the arginine vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OT) responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia, suggesting inhibitory actions of NO."3.69Gamma-aminobutyric acid mediation of the inhibitory effect of nitric oxide on the arginine vasopressin and oxytocin responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. ( Capretti, L; Chiodera, P; Coiro, V; Volpi, R, 1996)
"The present study was performed in order to establish whether angiotensin II (ANG II) and/or insulin-induced hypoglycemia exert their oxytocin (OT)-releasing effects by interacting with a GABAergic pathway."3.68Different effects of the GABAergic agent sodium valproate on the oxytocin responses to angiotensin II and insulin-induced hypoglycemia in normal men. ( Chiodera, P; Coiro, V, 1991)
"The present study was carried out in order to determine whether insulin-induced hypoglycemia exerts its stimulatory effect on plasma concentrations of arginine vasopressin (AVP) by interacting with a serotonergic, a GABA-ergic or an opioid pathway."3.67Metergoline, naloxone, and sodium valproate did not modify arginine vasopressin response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in man. ( Bianconi, L; Castelli, A; Chiodera, P; d'Amato, L; Gnudi, A; Marchesi, C; Minelli, R; Muzzetto, P; Pioli, G; Volpi, R, 1988)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (28.57)18.7374
1990's2 (28.57)18.2507
2000's2 (28.57)29.6817
2010's1 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Çoban, D1
Kurtoğlu, S1
Akın, MA1
Akçakuş, M1
Güneş, T1
Chiodera, P3
Volpi, R2
Capretti, L1
Coiro, V2
Ebbesen, F1
Joergensen, A1
Hoseth, E1
Kaad, PH1
Moeller, M1
Holsteen, V1
Rix, M1
Bruel, H1
Chabrolle, JP1
Amusini, P1
Levesque, L1
Iskandar, K1
Poinsot, J1
Gnudi, A1
d'Amato, L1
Marchesi, C1
Pioli, G1
Muzzetto, P1
Castelli, A1
Bianconi, L1
Minelli, R1
Petraglia, F1
Bakalakis, S1
Facchinetti, F1
Volpe, A1
Muller, EE1
Genazzani, AR1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Hypoglycemia

ArticleYear
Effects of sodium valproate and diazepam on beta-endorphin, beta-lipotropin and cortisol secretion induced by hypoglycemic stress in humans.
    Neuroendocrinology, 1986, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; beta-Endorphin; beta-Lipotropin; Diazepam; Endorphins; Female; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Hypogl

1986

Other Studies

6 other studies available for valproic acid and Hypoglycemia

ArticleYear
Neonatal episodic hypoglycemia: a finding of valproic acid withdrawal.
    Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology, 2010, Volume: 2, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Glucose; Humans; Hypoglycemia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn,

2010
Gamma-aminobutyric acid mediation of the inhibitory effect of nitric oxide on the arginine vasopressin and oxytocin responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia.
    Regulatory peptides, 1996, Nov-14, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Arginine Vasopressin; Blood Glucose; Enzyme Inhibitors; GABA Agents; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid;

1996
Neonatal hypoglycaemia and withdrawal symptoms after exposure in utero to valproate.
    Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 2000, Volume: 83, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemia; I

2000
[Hyperammonia, hypoglycemia and thrombocytopenia in a newborn after materanl treatment with valproate].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Ammonia; Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemia; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Dis

2001
Different effects of the GABAergic agent sodium valproate on the oxytocin responses to angiotensin II and insulin-induced hypoglycemia in normal men.
    Hormone research, 1991, Volume: 36, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adult; Angiotensin II; Blood Glucose; Humans; Hypoglycemia; Insulin; Male; Oxytocin; Valproic Acid

1991
Metergoline, naloxone, and sodium valproate did not modify arginine vasopressin response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in man.
    Journal of endocrinological investigation, 1988, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Arginine Vasopressin; Ergolines; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Growth

1988