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Drug Name:
Valproate
Drug Class:
Anticonvulsant
Mechanism of Action:
Increases the concentration of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain
Use:
Treatment of epilepsy
Bipolar disorder
Migraine prophylaxis
Side Effects:
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight gain
Tremor
Hair loss
Contraindications:
Liver disease
Pregnancy
Pancreatitis
Specialty:
Neurology
Psychiatry