Pharma Quiz 7



Valproic acid, sold under the trade names Depakin, Depakote, Belvo, Dyzantill among others has important warnings to pay attention to.

Valproic acid can cause serious life-threatening liver damage, especially within the first 6 months of therapy.  Valproic acid may also cause serious life-threatening pancreas damage notable as pain in the stomach area. Valproic acid can cause serious birth defects affecting the spinal cord and the brain in babies who have been exposed to valproic acid before birth.

The correct answer is D.

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References:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682412.html

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