A case of valproate induced non-hepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20163278Keywords:
Sodium valproate, HyperammonemiaAbstract
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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2017-01-10
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Thottol, R. T., Mothalanpet, A. M., Mohamedali, S. P. M., & Thyagarajan, H. T. (2017). A case of valproate induced non-hepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 5(5), 2286–2287. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20163278
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