Open AccessAn acute pancreatitis in a child caused by Na-valproate: Case report
Author(s) -
Mirjana Stojanović,
Dragoljub Živanović,
Jelica Madic,
Dragana Karadzic,
Goran Stanojević,
Miloš Jovanović,
Lj. Jeremic
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci0403125s
Subject(s) - medicine , acute pancreatitis , pancreatitis , complication , migraine , adverse effect , anesthesia , epilepsy , pediatrics , valproic acid , psychiatry
Na-valproat (Apilepsin, Eftil), is is a commonly prescribed medication approved for treatment of epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgy, migraine, and bipolar disorder. Although the common adverse effects associated with Na-valproat are usually benign, more serious and fatal complication like liver failure and acute pancreatitis (AP) can occur. Acute pancreatitis may take place in all ages, regardless of dose and serum levels of the medicine. An acute pancreatitis is relatively common after intravenous administration. The authors presented a case of acute opancreatitis in 13-years girl caused by Na-valproat.