Epilepsan

Epilepsan Mechanism of Action

valproic acid

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Sanbe

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Pharmacology: Valproic acid undergoes dissociation into valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanism of action of Valproic acid as an antiepileptic agent is not yet known for sure, thought to be related with an increase in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.

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