Adverse Drug Reaction Classification System

Pharmaceutical Information
Drug Name Valproate sodium
Drug ID BADD_D02328
Description Valproic acid, or valproate, is an fatty acid derivative and anticonvulsant originally synthesized in 1881 by Beverly S. Burton.[A178051] It enjoyed use as a popular organic solvent in industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing for nearly a century. In 1963, a serendipitous discovery was made by George Carraz during his investigations into the anticonvulsant effects of khelline when he found that all of his samples, dissolved in valproic acid, exerted a similar degree of anticonvulsive activity. It first received approval on February 28, 1978 from the FDA under the trade name Depakene.[L6190] Since then, it has been investigated for neuroprotective, anti-manic, and anti-migraine effects. It is currently a compound of interest in the field of oncology for its anti-proliferative effects and is the subject of many clinical trials in a variety of cancer types.
Indications and Usage **Indicated** for:[Label] 1) Use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the management of complex partial seizures and simple or complex absence seizures. 2) Adjunctive therapy in the management of multiple seizure types that include absence seizures. 3) Prophylaxis of migraine headaches. 4) Acute management of mania associated with bipolar disorder. **Off-label** uses include: 1) Maintenance therapy for bipolar disorder.[A177919] 2) Treatment for acute bipolar depression.[A177928,A177931,A177934] 3) Emergency treatment of status epilepticus.[A177955]
Marketing Status approved; investigational
ATC Code N03AG01
DrugBank ID DB00313
KEGG ID D00710
MeSH ID D014635
PubChem ID 16760703
TTD Drug ID D0R5HK
NDC Product Code 70860-784; 51927-4362; 63323-494; 68108-0233; 0143-9785; 0143-9637
UNII 5VOM6GYJ0D
Synonyms Valproic Acid | 2-Propylpentanoic Acid | 2 Propylpentanoic Acid | Divalproex | Depakene | Convulsofin | Depakote | Dipropyl Acetate | Divalproex Sodium | Semisodium Valproate | Vupral | Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt (2:1) | Propylisopropylacetic Acid | Ergenyl | Magnesium Valproate | Valproate | Valproate Sodium | Sodium Valproate | Calcium Valproate | Valproate Calcium | Depakine
Chemical Information
Molecular Formula C8H15NaO2
CAS Registry Number 1069-66-5
SMILES CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
Chemical Structure
ADRs Induced by Drug
*The priority for ADR severity classification is based on FAERS assessment, followed by the most severe level in CTCAE rating. If neither is available, it will be displayed as 'Not available'.
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ADR Term ADReCS ID ADR Frequency (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (CTCAE)
Abdominal pain07.01.05.002--
Alopecia23.02.02.001--
Amblyopia06.02.01.001---
Amnesia17.03.02.001; 19.20.01.001--
Asthenia08.01.01.001---
Ataxia08.01.02.004; 17.02.02.001--
Bronchitis11.01.09.001; 22.07.01.001--
Chest pain02.02.02.011; 08.01.08.002; 22.12.02.003---
Constipation07.02.02.001--
Diarrhoea07.02.01.001--
Diplopia06.02.06.002; 17.17.01.005---
Dizziness02.11.04.006; 17.02.05.003; 24.06.02.007--
Dysgeusia07.14.03.001; 17.02.07.003--
Dyspepsia07.01.02.001--
Euphoric mood19.04.02.006--
Gait disturbance08.01.02.002; 15.03.05.013; 17.02.05.016--
Hallucination19.10.04.003--
Headache17.14.01.001--
Hyperhidrosis08.01.03.028; 23.02.03.004--
Hypoaesthesia17.02.06.023; 23.03.03.081---
Infection11.01.08.002---
Influenza11.05.03.001; 22.07.02.001---
Injection site inflammation08.02.03.008; 12.07.03.009---
Injection site pain08.02.03.010; 12.07.03.011---
Injection site reaction08.02.03.014; 12.07.03.015--
Nausea07.01.07.001--
Nervousness19.06.02.003---
Nystagmus06.05.02.006; 17.02.02.006--
Pain08.01.08.004--
Paraesthesia17.02.06.005; 23.03.03.094--
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