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Descriptor English:
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Valproic Acid
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Ácido Valproico
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Ácido Valproico
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Synonyms English:
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2-Propylpentanoic Acid
Calcium Valproate
Convulsofin
Depakene
Depakine
Depakote
Divalproex Sodium
Ergenyl
Magnesium Valproate
Propylisopropylacetic Acid
Semisodium Valproate
Valproate
Valproate Calcium
Valproate Sodium
Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt (2:1)
Vupral
2 Propylpentanoic Acid
Valproate, Calcium
Valproate, Sodium
Dipropyl Acetate
Divalproex
Sodium Valproate
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Tree Number:
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D02.241.081.944.509.900
D10.251.400.895.593.900
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Definition English:
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A fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. 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 dependent sodium channels. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Anticonvulsants
Antimanic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
GABA Agents
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History Note English:
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91; was VALPROATE 1979-90; was DIPROPYL ACETATE see under VALERATES 1975-78
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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29291
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Unique Identifier:
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D014635
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