valproic acid has been researched along with Shingles in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| "Post-herpetic neuralgia is difficult to treat." | 2.71 | Divalproex sodium in the management of post-herpetic neuralgia: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. ( Beniwal, R; Bumb, RA; Garg, P; Kochar, DK; Kochar, SK; Mehta, RD; Rawat, N, 2005) |
| "A 62-year-old-man treated for nephrotic syndrome with steroid developed acute pain of herpes zoster after immobility of the shoulder." | 1.38 | [Case of acute pain of herpes zoster with preceding immobility of the shoulder]. ( Takekawa, K, 2012) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (40.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (40.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Guzmán-Sánchez, D | 1 |
| Asz-Sigall, D | 1 |
| Takekawa, K | 1 |
| Kochar, DK | 1 |
| Garg, P | 1 |
| Bumb, RA | 1 |
| Kochar, SK | 1 |
| Mehta, RD | 1 |
| Beniwal, R | 1 |
| Rawat, N | 1 |
| Raftery, H | 1 |
| Grosshandler, S | 1 |
| Gray, W | 1 |
1 review available for valproic acid and Shingles
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Alopecias due to drugs and other skin and systemic disorders.
Topics: Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Dermat | 2015 |
1 trial available for valproic acid and Shingles
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Divalproex sodium in the management of post-herpetic neuralgia: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Double-Blind Method; Female; GABA Agents; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neu | 2005 |
3 other studies available for valproic acid and Shingles
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Case of acute pain of herpes zoster with preceding immobility of the shoulder].
Topics: Acute Pain; Amitriptyline; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Autonomic Nerve Block; Herpes Zos | 2012 |
The management of post herpetic pain using sodium valproate and amitriptyline.
Topics: Amitriptyline; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Pain; Valproic Acid | 1979 |
Successful therapy of postherpetic neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve.
Topics: Combined Modality Therapy; Diflunisal; Doxepin; Female; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Middle Aged; Physical | 1985 |