Acute liver failure in a patient with hepatitis A infection on sodium valproate therapy.

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1990-06-01
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An epileptic patient on sodium valproate therapy, who developed acute liver failure following acute hepatitis A infection is reported. The hepatotoxic effects of this drug, and the possibility of intercurrent infection precipitating the toxic effects are discussed.
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The Ceylon Medical Journal.
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Harendra de Silva DG, Keembiyahetty P, Jayantha UK, Thelisinghe PU. Acute liver failure in a patient with hepatitis A infection on sodium valproate therapy. The Ceylon Medical Journal. 1990 Jun; 35(2): 67-70
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/48057
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Ceylon Medical Journal