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valproic acid and Ptosis, Eyelid

valproic acid has been researched along with Ptosis, Eyelid 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Tuberous sclerosis is a multisystem autosomal-dominant disease characterized by hamartomatous growths in the brain, skin, kidneys, eyes, and heart, but it may affect almost any organ."1.35Unilateral eyelid angiofibroma with complete blepharoptosis as the presenting sign of tuberous sclerosis. ( Lopez, JP; Miller, P; Ossandón, D; Sánchez, L; Winter, A, 2009)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lopez, JP1
Ossandón, D1
Miller, P1
Sánchez, L1
Winter, A1
Gigantelli, JW1
Braddock, SR1
Johnson, LN1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Ptosis, Eyelid

ArticleYear
Unilateral eyelid angiofibroma with complete blepharoptosis as the presenting sign of tuberous sclerosis.
    Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2009, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Angiofibroma; Blepharoptosis; Eyelid Neoplasms; GABA Agents; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newbor

2009
Blepharoptosis and central nervous system abnormalities in combined valproate and hydantoin embryopathy.
    Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2000, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blepharoptosis; Brain; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

2000