Definition of Valproic acid

1. Noun. Anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures.

Exact synonyms: Depokene
Generic synonyms: Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant Drug, Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic Drug
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Valproic acid

1. Noun. (organic compound medicine) The aliphatic carboxylic acid ''2-propylpentanoic acid'' that is used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy etc ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Valproic acid

1. This drug is used to treat seizures. It may cause liver damage and has side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, and hair loss. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Valproic Acid

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valors
valour
valourisation
valourise
valourization
valourize
valourous
valourously
valours
valpolicella
valpolicellas
valproate
valproates
valproic
valproic acid (current term)
valpromide
valrubicin
valsalva
valsalva's manoeuvre
valsalvian
valse
valsed
valses
valsing
valspeak
valuable
valuableness
valuablenesses
valuables

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