Valproate Flashcards

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Before + monitoring - valproate

A

Before - FBC + LFT + pregnancy test

during first 6mo - LFT

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Valproate - complications + contraindications

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Teratogenic

Hepatotoxicity - jaundice, GI, malaise
Pancreatitis

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3
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Valproate - SEs

A
Hair loss - grows back curly 
Aggression
Weight gain
Confusion
Headache + GI

HAWCH-GI

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