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.
Year introduced: 1991
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Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.944.509.900, D10.251.400.895.593.900
MeSH Unique ID: D014635
Registry Number: 614OI1Z5WI
Entry Terms:
- Divalproex
- 2-Propylpentanoic Acid
- 2 Propylpentanoic Acid
- Valproate Sodium
- Sodium Valproate
- Valproate
- Dipropyl Acetate
- Magnesium Valproate
- Divalproex Sodium
- Semisodium Valproate
- Depakote
- Vupral
- Ergenyl
- Depakene
- Convulsofin
- Depakine
- Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt (2:1)
- Calcium Valproate
- Valproate Calcium
- Propylisopropylacetic Acid
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