Pre-treatment risk predictors of valproic acid-induced dyslipidemia in pediatric patients with epilepsy
Background: Valproic acid (VPA) stands as one of the most frequently prescribed medications in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Despite its infrequent adverse effects within therapeutic range, prolonged VPA usage may result in metabolic disturbances including insulin resistance and dyslipidem...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pharmacology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1349043/full |