Concept information
Preferred term
Valproic Acid
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 2 Propylpentanoic Acid
- 2-Propylpentanoic Acid
- Divalproex
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 1991; was VALPROATE 1979-1990; was DIPROPYL ACETATE see under VALERATES 1975-1978
In other languages
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Finnish
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Absenor
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Deprakine
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natriumvalproaatti
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Natriumvalproaatti Long Desitin
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Orfiril
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Orfiril Long
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Valproat Sandoz
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valproiinihappo
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Swedish
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2-propylpentansyra
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Dipropylacetat
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Ergenyl
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Valproat
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014635
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