A case of valproate induced non-hepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy

Thottol, Reema T.; Mothalanpet, Anuradha M.; Mohamedali, Seema P. M.; Thyagarajan, Hemalatha T.

doi:10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20163278

Case ReportInternational Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology

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A case of valproate induced non-hepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2016;5(5):2286-2287.DOI10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20163278

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Abstract

Sodium valproate is a broad spectrum anticonvulsant. Valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy with normal liver function is a serious, but less common entity.

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Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Idukki, Kerala, India

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