Valproic acid induced acute liver injury resulting in hepatic encephalopathy- a case report and literature review

Valproic acid induced acute liver injury resulting in hepatic encephalopathy- a case report and literature review

Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used agent in the management of seizures and psychiatric disorders. Hyperammonemia is a common complication of VPA with 27.8% of patients having elevated levels – that is unrelated to hepatotoxicity and normal transaminases. Common side effects include obesity, insu...

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Main Authors: Vijay Gayam, Amrendra Kumar Mandal, Mazin Khalid, Binav Shrestha, Pavani Garlapati, Mowyad Khalid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
Valproic acid
drug-induced liver injury
liver failure
hyperammonemia
hepatic encephalopathy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1514933

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1514933

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