Sodium valproate has been used to treat SE successfully but its role as the first-line antiepileptic drug (AED) is still controversial. This study evaluated the efficacy of intravenous sodium ...

The authors reviewed hospital records of 13 patients with status epilepticus and hypotension who received IV valproate therapy. Most patients were elderly (74.4 +/- 12.5 [SD] years) and received a ...

Valproate sodium 100mg/mL; soln for IV infusion after dilution; preservative-free. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have not been established. It has been suggested ...

Epilim IV contains the active ingredient sodium valproate. Epilim IV is used for the treatment of epilepsy in adults and children and mania in adults. For more information, see Section 1.

Valproic acid dissociates to the valproate ion in the GI tract. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have not been established. It has been suggested that its activity ...

Babies exposed to valproate in the womb are at high risk of serious complications. NICE guidance has been updated to align with the advice provided on the use of valproate by the Medicines and ...