valproic acid has been researched along with Infections, Plasmodium in 2 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Eight hours after 2 of 3 prophylactic antimalarial treatments with mefloquine generalized tonic-clonic seizures occurred." | 3.68 | [Suspected convulsive side-effect of mefloquine (Lariam)]. ( Besser, R; Krämer, G, 1991) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Lev, D | 1 |
| Yahalom, G | 1 |
| Rabinowicz, S | 1 |
| Leshem, E | 1 |
| Schwartz, E | 1 |
| Besser, R | 1 |
| Krämer, G | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Infections, Plasmodium
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Opsoclonus-myoclonus as a presentation of post-malaria neurological syndrome.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Electroencephalography; Humans; Israel; Liberia; Malaria; Male; Middle Aged; Opsocl | 2020 |
[Suspected convulsive side-effect of mefloquine (Lariam)].
Topics: Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Electroencephalography; Epilepsies, Myoclonic; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clo | 1991 |