Valproate Induced Hyperammonemic Delirium

Sodium valproate induced hyperammonaemic delirium with normal liver function tests is a relatively uncommon adverse effect. It may be mistaken for psychosis or worsening of mania leading to wrong diagnosis and improper management. Plasma ammonia levels should be monitored in all patients developin...

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Main Authors: Anupama Muraleedharan, Dhanya Sasidharan Palappallil, Reneega Gangadhar, Soumitra Das
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6883/15562_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VIAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf