Valproic Acid FDA Link Generic

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.

Also Known As:

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

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anticonvulsants
Antimanic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
GABA Agents

Organic Chemicals: 58
- Carboxylic Acids: 83
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Valerates
      - Pentanoic Acids
        Valproic Acid: 6601
Lipids: 18571
- Fatty Acids: 6864
  - Volatile Fatty Acids: 513
    - Valerates
      - Pentanoic Acids
        Valproic Acid: 6601

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