Valproate Flashcards
1
Q
Before + monitoring - valproate
A
Before - FBC + LFT + pregnancy test
during first 6mo - LFT
2
Q
Valproate - complications + contraindications
A
Teratogenic
Hepatotoxicity - jaundice, GI, malaise
Pancreatitis
3
Q
Valproate - SEs
A
Hair loss - grows back curly Aggression Weight gain Confusion Headache + GI
HAWCH-GI