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valproic acid and Leukopenia

valproic acid has been researched along with Leukopenia in 14 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.

Leukopenia: A decrease in the number of LEUKOCYTES in a blood sample below the normal range (LEUKOCYTE COUNT less than 4000).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The charts of 55 patients receiving clozapine and valproate concurrently between May 8, 1989, and May 8, 1992, were reviewed to determine the indication for and length of time on each medication, abnormalities in liver function test results, blood cell dyscrasias, seizures, nausea, vomiting, sedation, sialorrhea, and enuresis."7.69Concurrent use of clozapine and valproate in affective and psychotic disorders. ( Castillo, J; Centorrino, F; Kando, JC; Tohen, M, 1994)
"The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of leukopenia and other blood dyscrasias associated with psychiatric use of carbamazepine and valproate."3.69Blood dyscrasias with carbamazepine and valproate: a pharmacoepidemiological study of 2,228 patients at risk. ( Baldessarini, RJ; Castillo, J; Kando, JC; Tohen, M; Zarate, C, 1995)
"The charts of 55 patients receiving clozapine and valproate concurrently between May 8, 1989, and May 8, 1992, were reviewed to determine the indication for and length of time on each medication, abnormalities in liver function test results, blood cell dyscrasias, seizures, nausea, vomiting, sedation, sialorrhea, and enuresis."3.69Concurrent use of clozapine and valproate in affective and psychotic disorders. ( Castillo, J; Centorrino, F; Kando, JC; Tohen, M, 1994)
"The side effects and possible side effects of the therapy with valproic acid were documented in 66 outpatients with epilepsy over a period of one year."3.66[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1979)
"Rare, serious adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) include hepatotoxicity and bone marrow suppression."2.38Routine laboratory monitoring for serious adverse effects of antiepileptic medications: the controversy. ( Wyllie, E; Wyllie, R, 1991)
"Leukopenia and neutropenia are recognised as side effects of antipsychotic medication, notably clozapine."1.34Leukopenia and neutropenia induced by quetiapine. ( Cowan, C; Oakley, C, 2007)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (21.43)18.7374
1990's5 (35.71)18.2507
2000's6 (42.86)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wu, SW1
Chang, HR1
Lai, YR1
Lian, JD1
Rahman, A1
Mican, LM1
Fischer, C1
Campbell, AH1
Imbarlina, MJ1
Sarkar, S1
Marwah, S1
Parepally, H1
Johnston, PR1
Brar, JS1
Chengappa, KN1
Cowan, C1
Oakley, C1
Tohen, M3
Castillo, J3
Baldessarini, RJ1
Zarate, C1
Kando, JC3
Centorrino, F1
Zarate, CA1
Dose, M1
Hellweg, R1
Yassouridis, A1
Theison, M1
Emrich, HM1
Storch, DD1
Miller, PR1
Fröscher, W1
Schulz, HU1
Gugler, R1
Mori, H1
Nagai, H1
Koda, A1
Wyllie, E1
Wyllie, R1
Bauer, J1
Penin, H1
Burr, W1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Leukopenia

ArticleYear
Routine laboratory monitoring for serious adverse effects of antiepileptic medications: the controversy.
    Epilepsia, 1991, Volume: 32 Suppl 5

    Topics: Anemia, Aplastic; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Drug Monit

1991

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Leukopenia

ArticleYear
Combined treatment of schizophrenic psychoses with haloperidol and valproate.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 1998, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Biperiden; Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; Chlo

1998

Other Studies

12 other studies available for valproic acid and Leukopenia

ArticleYear
Non-life-threatening leukopenia in a renal transplant recipient with acute overdose of mycophenolate mofetil.
    Transplantation proceedings, 2008, Volume: 40, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Benzodiazepines; Charcoal; Cholestyramine Resin; Depressive Disorder;

2008
Evaluating the incidence of leukopenia and neutropenia with valproate, quetiapine, or the combination in children and adolescents.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2009, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Child; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Hospitali

2009
Leukopenia in clozapine treated patients may be induced by other drugs: a case series.
    European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists, 2004, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Clozapine; Drug Resistance; Female; Humans; Leukocyte

2004
Leukopenia and neutropenia induced by quetiapine.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2007, Jan-30, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Resistance; Female; Humans;

2007
Blood dyscrasias with carbamazepine and valproate: a pharmacoepidemiological study of 2,228 patients at risk.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 152, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anemia; Carbamazepine; Depressive Disorder; Desipramine; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

1995
Concurrent use of clozapine and valproate in affective and psychotic disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1994, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Clozapine; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Incidence

1994
The use of valproate in an elderly population with affective symptoms.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1996, Volume: 57, Issue:6

    Topics: Affective Disorders, Psychotic; Age Factors; Aged; Antimanic Agents; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorde

1996
Severe leukopenia with valproate.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 39, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Child; Humans; Leukocyte Count; Leukopenia; Male; Neutrophils; Valproic Aci

2000
Clozapine therapy for a patient with a history of Hodgkin's disease.
    Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.), 2001, Volume: 52, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Clozapine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Hodgkin

2001
[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1979, Sep-13, Volume: 97, Issue:34

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anemia, Aplastic; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Leukopenia; T

1979
[Effect of alpha-mercaptopropionylglycine (alpha-MPG) and sodium dipropylacetate (DPA) on antibody formation (II). Immunosuppression induced by carcinostatic agents and glucocorticoid (author's transl)].
    Nihon yakurigaku zasshi. Folia pharmacologica Japonica, 1978, Volume: 74, Issue:6

    Topics: Amino Acids, Sulfur; Animals; Antibody Formation; Antineoplastic Agents; Hemolytic Plaque Technique;

1978
[Side effects of valproic acid therapy in adulthood].
    Der Nervenarzt, 1988, Volume: 59, Issue:1

    Topics: alpha-Amylases; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Leukopenia; Liver Function Test

1988