Valproic acid
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Valproic acid Pancreatitis in a child: case report A 3-year-old girl, who was receiving valproic acid syrup 100mg twice daily for epilepsy, presented with abdominal tenderness, vomiting and poor oral intake, which was attributed to appetite loss [duration of treatment before reaction onset not stated]. On admission, laboratory test results suggested acute pancreatitis. A laparotomy confirmed this diagnosis. Valproic acid was discontinued. She was switched to clonazepam syrup. She subsequently recovered. Valproic acid induced pancreatitis in a child. Malaysian Adverse Drug Reactions 801013608 Newsletter : Mar 2006 - Malaysia
0114-9954/10/1113-0001/$14.95 Adis © 2010 Springer International Publishing AG. All rights reserved
Reactions 5 Aug 2006 No. 1113
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