title: [Cerebral oedema caused by sodium valproate].
abstract: Sodium valproate is widely used as an antiepileptic drug. It has potential side effects and its overdosage is toxic. We present a case where a sodium valproate intoxication with severe cerebral oedema was managed in the intensive care unit with hemodialysis, levocarnitine and supportive care.
authors.affiliation: TYKS-Sapa-Liikelaitos.
authors.forename: Lauri
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hurri
authors.forename: Jussi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Posti
authors.forename: Juha Matti
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Seppä
authors.forename: Esa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rauhala
authors.forename: Juha
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Puustinen
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy*; D002331:Carnitine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D014635:Valproic Acid; D002331:Carnitine