Hematological Side Effects of Valproate Used for the Treatment of Epilepsy

• Published in: Namık Kemal tıp dergisi Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 39 - 42
• Main Authors: YILMAZBAŞ, Pınar, ŞENBİL, Nesrin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Galenos Yayınevi 01.04.2021; Galenos Yayincilik
• Subjects: anemia; epilepsy; thrombocytopenia; Tıp; valproate; Tekirdağ; Türkiye; epilepsy; epilepsi; Valproat; thrombocytopenia; trombositopeni; anemia; anemi; Valproate

Aim: Valproate is a commonly used antiepileptic drug with hematologic and non-hematologic side effects at therapeutic doses. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the known hematological side effects of valproate and duration, dose and serum levels of this drug. Materials...