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Sodium Valproate

Anti convulsants

Description

Sodium valproate is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It's occasionally used to prevent migraine headaches.

Mechanism of action

It inhibits the GABA transaminase enzyme and therefore the metabolism of GABA in brain. It also inhibits neuronal uptake of GABA. Hence, the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA is potentiated.

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Mechanism of action

It inhibits the GABA transaminase enzyme and therefore the metabolism of GABA in brain. It also inhibits neuronal uptake of GABA. Hence, the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA is potentiated.

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