A case of valproate induced non-hepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy
Abstract
Sodium valproate is a broad spectrum anticonvulsant. Valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy with normal liver function is a serious, but less common entity.
Keywords
Sodium valproate, Hyperammonemia
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