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What is Valproic acid?
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy
Valproic acid is a old compound or a new compound?
It is 2-propylvaleric acid (or: 2-propyl-pentanoic acid), structural formula (C3H7)2-CH-C(=0)(-OH), trivially known as 'dipropyl acetic acid'. Valproic acid was first synthesized in 1882 by Burton as an analogue of valeric acid, found naturally in valerian. The French researcher Pierre Eymard in 1962 serendipitously discovered the anticonvulsant properties of valproic acid. Nowadays valproate is also known as folate antagonist with teratogenic properties for which women, wanting to become pregnant, should be warned when using it as an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug (primarily in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and less commonly major depression).
What does low level of Valproic acid mean?
what does low leels of valproic acid mean
How often is Valproic acid used?
Valproic acid usually requires two to four oral doses each day
What is Valproic acid related to?
Valproic acid is closely related to divalproex sodium and valproate sodiumValproic acid is closely related to divalproex sodium and valproate sodium
Should alcohol be avoided with valproic acid or divalproex sodium?
Persons should avoid alcohol while taking valproic acid or divalproex sodium
How does Valproic acid affect the brain?
Valproic acid is thought to depress activity in certain areas of the brain, suppressing the irregular firing of neurons to prevent seizures
Which color tube for blooddraw for valproic acid?
red
What is another name for Valproic acid?
Depakene or Depakote
What is Depakene or Depakote also called?
Valproic acid
What is depakote made of?
It is a derivative of an organic acid called Valproic Acid. However as pure Valproic Acid is a liquid at room temperature and can upset the stomach a 50-50 mixture of Valproic Acid with its sodium salt, Sodium Valproate is used. This mixture is called Divalproex Sodium for the generic and Depakote for the brand name. There are several inert ingredients in the pills too (including vanilla in the brand name DR pills). The full chemical name of Valproic Acid is 2-Propylpentanoic acid.
Does valproic acid treat depression?
According to Wikipedia, (I take no personal credit for this answer) Valproic acid is used as a mood-stabilizing drug for Bipolar disorder, and in some cases, serious depression. It can also be used (as an anticonvulsant) to treat epilepsy, seizures, etc. For more information, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valproic_acid
