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Valproic Acid (International)

In the US, Valproic Acid (valproic acid systemic) is a member of the drug class fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants and is used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Cluster-Tic Syndrome, Epilepsy, Headache, Hyperekplexia, Mania, Migraine, Migraine Prevention, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seizure Prevention and Seizures.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N03AG01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000099-66-1

Chemical Formula

C8-H16-O2

Molecular Weight

144

Therapeutic Category

Antiepileptic agent

Chemical Name

Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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