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valproic acid and Stomatitis

valproic acid has been researched along with Stomatitis 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.

Stomatitis: INFLAMMATION of the soft tissues of the MOUTH, such as MUCOSA; PALATE; GINGIVA; and LIP.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Two patients treated with valproic acid developed stomatitis, which was not dose-related and cleared promptly after the drug was stopped."3.66Valproate-induced stomatitis. ( Russo, LS, 1981)
"Stomatitis is a rare but potentially serious adverse effect of divalproex sodium administration."1.31Valproate-associated stomatitis. ( Baker, C; Baumann, RJ; Miller, CS; Ryan, M, 2002)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Russo, LS1
Ryan, M1
Baumann, RJ1
Miller, CS1
Baker, C1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Stomatitis

ArticleYear
Valproate-induced stomatitis.
    Neurology, 1981, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Nicotinic Acids; Stomatitis; Valproic Acid

1981
Valproate-associated stomatitis.
    Journal of child neurology, 2002, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child, Preschool; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy, Generalized; Female; Humans; St

2002