Abstract
Valproic acid intoxication may be associated with cerebral, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and hematologic complications. We report a case of a 7-year-old girl, epilepsy-treated chronically with valproic acid, sulthiame, and clonazepam, who presented to the emergency room because of a global deterioration during the preceding 2 months, including poorer feeding and worsened general responsiveness. The girl was later diagnosed to have chronic valproic acid intoxication.
MeSH terms
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Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage
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Anticonvulsants / poisoning*
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Cerebral Palsy / complications
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Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
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Child
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Chronic Disease
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Developmental Disabilities / complications
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Drug Overdose / etiology*
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Epilepsy / complications
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Epilepsy / drug therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Lethargy / chemically induced*
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Medication Errors*
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Quadriplegia / complications
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Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced
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Valproic Acid / administration & dosage
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Valproic Acid / poisoning*
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Valproic Acid