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Wednesday 23 May 2012

Sodium valproate: side effects

Mnemonic: VALPROATE
Vomiting
Alopecia
Liver toxicity
Pancreatitis/ Pancytopenia
Retention of fats (weight gain)
Oedema (peripheral oedema)
Appetite increase
Tremor
Enzyme inducer (liver)

3 comments:

  1. Sodium valproate is enzyme inhibitor not inducer.

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  2. Valproic acid also causes ataxia and sedation.
    Most importantly, It's an enzyme inhibitor not inducer.

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