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valproic acid and Pruritus

valproic acid has been researched along with Pruritus 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.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To evaluate the activity and safety of hydralazine and valproate (Transkrip) in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)."9.24Efficacy of hydralazine and valproate in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a phase II study. ( Candelaria, M; Cervera, E; Dueñas-González, A; Espinoza-Zamora, JR; Labardini-Méndez, J; López-González, C; Lozano-Zavaleta, V; Sosa-Espinoza, A; Toledano-Cuevas, DV; Vieyra-García, M; Zapata-Canto, N, 2017)
"To evaluate the activity and safety of hydralazine and valproate (Transkrip) in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)."5.24Efficacy of hydralazine and valproate in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a phase II study. ( Candelaria, M; Cervera, E; Dueñas-González, A; Espinoza-Zamora, JR; Labardini-Méndez, J; López-González, C; Lozano-Zavaleta, V; Sosa-Espinoza, A; Toledano-Cuevas, DV; Vieyra-García, M; Zapata-Canto, N, 2017)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Espinoza-Zamora, JR1
Labardini-Méndez, J1
Sosa-Espinoza, A1
López-González, C1
Vieyra-García, M1
Candelaria, M1
Lozano-Zavaleta, V1
Toledano-Cuevas, DV1
Zapata-Canto, N1
Cervera, E1
Dueñas-González, A1
Diluvio, L1
Campione, E1
Mordenti, C1
Bagnolo, V1
Cerminara, C1
Chimenti, S1
Bianchi, L1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Efficacy of hydralazine and valproate in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a phase II study.
    Expert opinion on investigational drugs, 2017, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Disease-

2017

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus and epilepsy: remission during valproic acid therapy.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2013, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy, Absence; Humans; Male; Nevus, Sebaceous of

2013