Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy: valproic acid-induced adverse reaction
Introduction Hyperammonemic encephalopathy is an unusual but fatal consequence of patients being treated with valproic acid (VPA). The most relevant clinical features in cases of valproic acid-induced hyperammonemia include confusion, lethargy, vomiting, and increased seizure frequency and may prog...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2023-03-01
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Series: | European Psychiatry |
Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823022356/type/journal_article |