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