Valproic Acid FDA Link Generic

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.

Also Known As:

Depakote; Valproate; Depakene; Divalproex; Divalproex Sodium; 2-Propylpentanoic Acid; Calcium Valproate; Convulsofin; Depakine; Ergenyl; Magnesium Valproate; Propylisopropylacetic Acid; Semisodium Valproate; Valproate Calcium; Valproate Sodium; Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt (2:1); Vupral; 2 Propylpentanoic Acid; Dipropyl Acetate; Sodium Valproate; Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anticonvulsants
Antimanic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
GABA Agents

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Carboxylic Acids: 986
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Valerates: 141
      - Pentanoic Acids: 2
        Valproic Acid: 9925
Lipids: 118169
- Fatty Acids: 28212
  - Volatile Fatty Acids: 3325
    - Valerates: 141
      - Pentanoic Acids: 2
        Valproic Acid: 9925

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