Sodium valproate Flashcards

1
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Class of sodium valproate

A

Anti-convulsant

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Effect and mechanism of sodium valproate

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Same as other anticonvulsant

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3
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Indication

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Epilepsy

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4
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Contraindications

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  • liver disease

- pregnancy

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5
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Side effects of sodium valproate

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  • thrombocytopenia
  • pancreatitis
  • hyperammonaemia
  • hepatic dysfunction
  • BM problems
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