Organic Chemical

Valproic Acid

AMW:CHEM:020945

A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

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Valproic Acid has parent Pentanoic Acids

Valproic Acid member of drug class Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid

Valproic Acid member of drug class Migraine Prophylaxis

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class02 · Organic Chemicals

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

Semantic roles

Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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