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Valproate

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Magnesium ValproateValproatesodium divalproexsodium valproate

Introduction

  • Revolutionized Treatment:
    • Introduced in the early 1960s.
    • Significant impact on the treatment of generalized epilepsies.

    Authorized Indications

    • Valproic acid: 2-propyl pentanoic acid, 2-propyl valeric acid.
    • Initially used as an organic solvent before discovering its antiepileptic activity in 1963.

    Clinical Applications

    • Includes sodium valproate, magnesium valproate, and sodium divalproex.

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