A Case of Valproate Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy
A 36-years-old man on phenytoin, levetiracetam, and sodium valproate presented with acute confusion. Routine investigations including serum valproate and phenytoin concentration were normal. His serum ammonia concentration was raised. His valproate was held and 2 days later he recovered with concord...
Main Authors: | Tarafdar, Surjit, Slee, Mark, Ameer, Faisal, Doogue, Matt |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099231/ |
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