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Valproic Acid (Depakote)

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-
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1. Alam, Hasan B: 51 articles (11/2021 - 04/2006)
2. Verrotti, Alberto: 32 articles (03/2022 - 04/2002)
3. Bialer, Meir: 31 articles (12/2019 - 02/2002)
4. Vieta, Eduard: 30 articles (12/2021 - 08/2002)
5. Calabrese, Joseph R: 30 articles (01/2018 - 01/2002)
6. Li, Yongqing: 28 articles (10/2021 - 03/2008)
7. Marson, Anthony G: 27 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
8. Liu, Baoling: 26 articles (10/2021 - 03/2008)
9. Luszczki, Jarogniew J: 26 articles (07/2019 - 10/2004)
10. Quevedo, João: 25 articles (12/2019 - 06/2006)

Related Diseases

1. Seizures (Absence Seizure)
2. Mania (Manias)
3. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depressive Psychosis)
4. Epilepsy (Aura)
5. Migraine Disorders (Migraine)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
2. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
3. Lithium
4. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
5. Valproic Acid (Depakote)
6. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
7. Levetiracetam (Keppra)
8. Topiramate (Topamax)
9. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
10. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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5. Vagus Nerve Stimulation