FREQUENCY OF VALPROATE INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN EPILEPTIC CHILDREN

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used antiepileptic drug in children as well as adult population. It is widely used as a first-line agent for patients with partial or generalized epilepsy. Thrombocytopenia is one of the common side effects associatedwith VPA therapy. OBJECTIV...

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Main Authors: Dr.Tahir Mehmood, Dr. Munazza Saleem, Syed Sajid Hussain Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Faisalabad 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of University Medical & Dental College
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Online Access:http://jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/290