Valproic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
anticonvulsant
mood stabilizer
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode N03AG01
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Depakene
gptkb:Depakote
gptkb:Epilim
gptkbp:CASNumber 99-66-1
gptkbp:cause gptkb:encephalopathy
gptkb:polycystic_ovary_syndrome
birth defects
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
liver failure
alopecia
pancreatitis
rash
drowsiness
ataxia
thrombocytopenia
hyperammonemia
menstrual irregularities
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C8H16O2
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:liver_disease
pregnancy
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Pierre_Eymard
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1962
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 9–16 hours
gptkbp:heldBy gptkb:carboxylic_acid
branched-chain fatty acid
teratogen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Valproic acid
gptkbp:isOn gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:2-propylpentanoic_acid
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction blocks voltage-gated sodium channels
increases GABA levels
inhibits T-type calcium channels
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 144.21 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory D
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 3121
DB00313
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect tremor
hair loss
weight gain
hepatotoxicity
teratogenicity
gptkbp:UNII 614OI1Z5WI
gptkbp:usedFor bipolar disorder
epilepsy
migraine prophylaxis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anticonvulsants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7