Carbapenems as Antidotes for the Management of Acute Valproic Acid Poisoning

• Main Authors: Nataša Perković Vukčević (Author), Vesna Mijatović Jovin (Author), Gordana Vuković Ercegović (Author), Marko Antunović (Author), Igor Kelečević (Author), Dejan Živanović (Author), Slavica Vučinić (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Valproic acid (VPA) is a broad-spectrum drug primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It is not an uncommon occurrence for VPA to cause intoxication. The established treatment of VPA poisoning includes supportive care, multiple doses of activated charcoal, levo...