title: Valproic Acid Suppositories for Management of Seizures for Geriatric Patients.
abstract: This case describes the use of valproic acid suppositories for secondary seizure prophylaxis in a geriatric veteran with a feeding and swallowing disorder. The effectiveness of valproic acid suppositories is outlined to reinforce the need for compounding pharmacies to have this formulation available to meet the needs of geriatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs Medical Center Pharmacy (119), 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Sandra L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: DiScala
authors.forename: Nhi N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Silverman
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D065590:Rectal Absorption; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013488:Suppositories; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
chemical_list: D013488:Suppositories; D014635:Valproic Acid