Severe valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy successfully managed with peritoneal dialysis
Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used drug for epilepsy, psychiatric disorders and migraine and is frequently used in neurosurgical intensive care units. Though most of its side-effects are mild and transient, certain idiosyncratic side-effects have been attributed to VPA. Valproate induced hyperam...
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| Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4118513/ |