| Valproate-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy: A Brief Review. | |
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PMID: 22587482 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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ABSTRACT Background: This brief review presents a comprehensive evaluation of valproate induced encepalopathy (VHE) and also discusses potential mechanisms of the condition. Scope: Sodium Valproate (VPA) is an effective antiepileptic drug used in neurology as well as in psychiatry, in adults and children. VHE requires early diagnosis and management. Focused research efforts in understanding the condition will help decrease its incidence. Delay in recognition of VHE can result in the development of potentially life-threatening complications. Findings: Management options are described. Since VPA frequently causes a modest rise in plasma ammonia levels which is asymptomatic, it is important to recognize the symptoms of VHE promptly and to correlate them with the plasma ammonia levels. Conclusions: Although there are several case reports on VHE, this review is a comprehensive evaluation of its causes and potential mechanisms. Rapid diagnosis and management will help in reducing VHE-related morbidity. |
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Chandani Lewis; Abhishek Deshpande; George E Tesar; Roman Dale |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-5-15 |
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Title: Current medical research and opinion Volume: - ISSN: 1473-4877 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 May |
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Created Date: 2012-5-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0351014 Medline TA: Curr Med Res Opin Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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