valproate
Bipolar mood stabilizer
Valproate is a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines.
It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
The drug appears in several forms—valproic acid, sodium valproate, divalproex sodium—all converted to the same active compound in the body: The doctor switched her from lithium to valproate.
Brand names include Depakote and Epilim.
Brain disorder causing seizures
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- bipolarHaving two opposite poles
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
prophylaxis · GABA · neurotransmitter · neuroprotection · electroencephalogram · psychotropic · monotherapy · adjunctive
Drug preventing seizures
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
syrup · dose · dosage · titration · contraindications · side-effects · pancreatitis · tremor
Care for an ailment
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- maintenancePreserving working condition
compliance · monitoring · pediatric · geriatric · overdose · toxicity
epilepsy
Brain disorder causing seizures
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- bipolarHaving two opposite poles
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
migraine · prophylaxis · GABA · neurotransmitter · neuroprotection · electroencephalogram · psychotropic · monotherapy · adjunctive
anticonvulsant
Drug preventing seizures
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- tabletFlat portable computing device
capsule · syrup · dose · dosage · titration · contraindications · side-effects · pancreatitis · tremor · alopecia
treatment
Care for an ailment
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
maintenance · compliance · monitoring · pediatric · geriatric · overdose · toxicity
valproateconvulsant
Seizure-causing substance
strychnine · glutamate · stimulant · amphetamine · caffeine
valproatebenzodiazepine
Sedative drug class
diazepam · lorazepam · clonazepam · stimulant · antipsychotic