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Valproic Acid: Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action, Uses & Side Effects

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Chemical Structure:

  • C8H16O2

Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure

Mechanism of Action:

  • Valproic acid works by increasing the concentration of GABA in the brain and by inhibiting the function of voltage-gated sodium channels and T-type calcium channels.

Uses:

  • It's used to control seizures, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines.

Side Effects:

  • It can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and in more serious cases, liver damage and pancreatitis.

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