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valproic acid and Pancreatic Insufficiency

valproic acid has been researched along with Pancreatic Insufficiency in 1 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 14-year-old child treated with valproic acid over several years for a seizure disorder developed abdominal pain with radiological evidence of acute pancreatitis."7.71A case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency due to valproic acid in a child. ( Cooper, MA; Groll, A, 2001)
"A 14-year-old child treated with valproic acid over several years for a seizure disorder developed abdominal pain with radiological evidence of acute pancreatitis."3.71A case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency due to valproic acid in a child. ( Cooper, MA; Groll, A, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cooper, MA1
Groll, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Pancreatic Insufficiency

ArticleYear
A case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency due to valproic acid in a child.
    Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 2001, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Chronic Disease; Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency; Follow-Up Studies;

2001