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Cheng M, Ding Y, Kim E, Geng X. Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders. Cell Transplant 2024; 33:9636897241236576. [PMID: 38506429 PMCID: PMC10956140 DOI: 10.1177/09636897241236576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established renal replacement therapy commonly employed in clinical practice. While its primary application is in the treatment of kidney disease, its potential in addressing other systemic disorders, including neurological diseases, has garnered increasing interest. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the related technologies, unique advantages, and clinical applications of PD in the context of neurological disorders. By exploring the mechanism underlying PD, its application in neurological diseases, and associated complications, we addressed the feasibility and benefits of PD as an adjunct therapy for various neurological conditions. Our study aims to highlight its role in detoxification and symptom management, as well as its advantages over other universally accepted methods of renal replacement therapy. Our goal is to bring to the spotlight the therapeutic potential of PD in neurological diseases, such as stroke, stimulate further research, and broaden the scope of its application in the clinical setting.
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- Muyuan Cheng
- Luhe Institute of Neuroscience, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Luhe Institute of Neuroscience, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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Kwack DW, Kim DW. Risk factors of hyperammonemia in epilepsy patients with valproic acid therapy. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 233:107962. [PMID: 37717359 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hyperammonemia can occur after acute overdose or chronic use of valproic acid (VPA). Although VPA-related hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE) is a rare complication of VPA therapy, early recognition of VHE and identifying its risk factors are important because VHE can lead to loss of consciousness and increased seizure frequency. PURPOSE The purpose of our study is to evaluate the risk factors of hyperammonemia in epilepsy patients during treatment with VPA therapy. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of 1084 adult patients with epilepsy and enrolled 116 patients with VPA therapy who had results of blood levels of ammonia over a 3-year period. Hyperammonemia was defined as a blood ammonia level exceeding 80 µg/dL. Correlations of blood levels of ammonia with dosages and blood levels of VPA were evaluated. We further performed univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses to identify risk factors for hyperammonemia in epilepsy patients treated with VPA therapy. RESULTS Blood levels of ammonia were well correlated with dosages of VPA (p = 0.036), but not with blood levels of VPA (p = 0.463). Hyperammonemia was more common in patients with higher VPA dosage and higher total drug loads of concurrent antiseizure medications (ASMs). Hyperammonemia was also associated with the use of topiramate and phenobarbital. In multivariate analysis, we identified total drug load of ASMs (p = 0.003) and use of topiramate (p = 0.007) as independent predictors of hyperammonemia. Four patients (4/116, 3.4 %) had clinical symptoms of VHE. Three of them had hyperammonemia while the other patient had normal blood level of ammonia with a high blood level of VPA. CONCLUSION Our study shows that higher total drug loads of concurrent ASMs and use of topiramate were independent risk factors of hyperammonemia in epilepsy patients with VPA therapy. Although the incidence of VHE was not high in our study, clinicians should be aware of this potential adverse effect of VPA therapy, especially in patients with polytherapy of ASMs including topiramate.
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- Dong Won Kwack
- Department of Neurology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.
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BACKGROUND Hyperammonemia is an adverse effect that poses clinical uncertainty around valproic acid (VPA) use. The prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic hyperammonemia and its relationship to VPA concentration is not well established. There is also no clear guidance regarding its management. This results in variability in the monitoring and treatment of VPA-induced hyperammonemia. To inform clinical practice, this systematic review aims to summarize evidence available around VPA-associated hyperammonemia and its prevalence, clinical outcomes, and management. METHODS An electronic search was performed through Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Web of Science, and PsycINFO using search terms that identified hyperammonemia in patients receiving VPA. Two reviewers independently performed primary title and abstract screening with a third reviewer resolving conflicting screening results. This process was repeated during the full-text review process. RESULTS A total of 240 articles were included. Prevalence of asymptomatic hyperammonemia (5%-73%) was higher than symptomatic hyperammonemia (0.7%-22.2%) and occurred within the therapeutic range of VPA serum concentration. Various risk factors were identified, including concomitant medications, liver injury, and defects in carnitine metabolism. With VPA discontinued, most symptomatic patients returned to baseline mental status with normalized ammonia level. There was insufficient data to support routine monitoring of ammonia level for VPA-associated hyperammonemia. CONCLUSIONS Valproic acid-associated hyperammonemia is a common adverse effect that may occur within therapeutic range of VPA. Further studies are required to determine the benefit of routine ammonia level monitoring and to guide the management of VPA-associated hyperammonemia.
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- Yiu-Ching Jennifer Wong
- From the Department of Pharmacy, St Paul's Hospital; and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Raina R, Grewal MK, Blackford M, Symons JM, Somers MJG, Licht C, Basu RK, Sethi SK, Chand D, Kapur G, McCulloch M, Bagga A, Krishnappa V, Yap HK, de Sousa Tavares M, Bunchman TE, Bestic M, Warady BA, de Ferris MDG. Renal replacement therapy in the management of intoxications in children: recommendations from the Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (PCRRT) workgroup. Pediatr Nephrol 2019; 34:2427-2448. [PMID: 31446483 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-019-04319-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intentional or unintentional ingestions among children and adolescents are common. There are a number of ingestions amenable to renal replacement therapy (RRT). METHODS We systematically searched PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases for literature regarding drugs/intoxicants and treatment with RRT in pediatric populations. Two experts from the PCRRT (Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) workgroup assessed titles, abstracts, and full-text articles for extraction of data. The data from the literature search was shared with the PCRRT workgroup and two expert toxicologists, and expert panel recommendations were developed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS We have presented the recommendations concerning the use of RRTs for treatment of intoxications with toxic alcohols, lithium, vancomycin, theophylline, barbiturates, metformin, carbamazepine, methotrexate, phenytoin, acetaminophen, salicylates, valproic acid, and aminoglycosides.
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- Rupesh Raina
- Department of Nephrology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA. .,Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 224 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH, 44302, USA.
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- Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 224 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH, 44302, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Pediatric Nephrology & Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 224 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH, 44302, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Pediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Yamada H, Shishido T, Mukai T, Araki M, Naka H, Tokinobu H. [Valproic acid-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy in a patient receiving valproic acid monotherapy]. Rinsho Shinkeigaku 2019; 59:258-263. [PMID: 31061301 DOI: 10.5692/clinicalneurol.cn-001254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A 79-year-old female was diagnosed with epilepsy because she experienced loss of consciousness twice in January and February and then had a seizure in June 2016. She was treated with 800 mg sodium valproate (sustained release). After 3 days, she experienced loss of appetite, and more than 3 days later, disturbance of consciousness. Serum valproic acid (VPA) concentration was 128.3 μg/ml and serum ammonia was 404 μmol/l. Cerebral edema and status epilepticus occurred. Severe neurological dysfunction remained, even after treatment with continuous hemodiafiltration and levocarnitine. VPA is widely used for the treatment of generalized epilepsy. VPA-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy is a rare but serious adverse event of VPA. Thus, we must pay attention to serum ammonia levels when using VPA, even VPA monotherapy.
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- Department of Neurology, Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital
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- Department of Neurology, Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital
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Khakwani A, Gannon D. L-carnitine supplementation as a potential therapy for suspected hyperammonaemic encephalopathy. J R Coll Physicians Edinb 2019; 49:301-303. [DOI: 10.4997/jrcpe.2019.410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Vidaurre J, Gedela S, Yarosz S. Antiepileptic Drugs and Liver Disease. Pediatr Neurol 2017; 77:23-36. [PMID: 29097018 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Acute, symptomatic seizures or epilepsy may complicate the course of hepatic disease. Choosing the most appropriate antiepileptic drug in this setting represents a difficult challenge, as most medications are metabolized by the liver. This article focuses on the acute and chronic treatment of seizures in patients with advanced liver disease and reviews the hepatotoxic potential of specific antiepileptic drugs. Newer antiepileptic drugs without, or with minimal, hepatic metabolism, such as levetiracetam, lacosamide, topiramate, gabapentin, and pregabalin should be used as first-line therapy. Medications undergoing extensive hepatic metabolism, such as valproic acid, phenytoin, and felbamate should be used as drugs of last resort. In special circumstances, as in patients affected by acute intermittent porphyria, exposure to most antiepileptic drugs could precipitate attacks. In this clinical scenario, bromides, levetiracetam, gabapentin, and vigabatrin constitute safe choices. For the treatment of status epilepticus, levetiracetam and lacosamide, available in intravenous preparations, are good second-line therapies after benzodiazepines fail to control seizures. Hepatotoxicity is also a rare and unexpected side effect of some antiepileptic drugs. Drugs such as valproic acid, phenytoin, and felbamate, have a well-recognized association with liver toxicity. Other antiepileptic drugs, including phenobarbital, benzodiazepines, ethosuximide, and the newer generations of antiepileptic drugs, have only rarely been linked to hepatotoxicity. Thus physicians should be mindful of the pharmacokinetic profile and the hepatotoxic potential of the different antiepileptic drugs available to treat patients affected by liver disease.
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- Jorge Vidaurre
- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Guo X, Wei J, Gao L, Xing B, Xu Z. Hyperammonemic coma after craniotomy: Hepatic encephalopathy from upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage or valproate side effect?: Case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6588. [PMID: 28403092 PMCID: PMC5403089 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Postoperative coma is not uncommon in patients after craniotomy. It generally presents as mental state changes and is usually caused by intracranial hematoma, brain edema, or swelling. Hyperammonemia can also result in postoperative coma; however, it is rarely recognized as a potential cause in coma patients. Hyperammonemic coma is determined through a complicated differential diagnosis, and although it can also be induced as a side effect of valproate (VPA), this cause is frequently unrecognized or confused with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGH)-induced hepatic encephalopathy. We herein present a case of valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE) to illustrate the rarity of such cases and emphasize the importance of correct diagnosis and proper treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSES A 61-year-old woman with meningioma was admitted into our hospital. Radical resection of the tumor was performed, and the patient recovered well as expected. After administration of valproate for 7 days, the patient was suddenly found in a deep coma, and her mental state deteriorated rapidly. The diagnoses of hepatic encephalopathy was confirmed. However, whether it origins from upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage or valproate side effect is uncertain. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES The patient's condition fluctuated without improvement during the subsequent 3 days under the treatment of reducing ammonia. With the discontinuation of valproate treatment, the patient regained complete consciousness within 48 hours, and her blood ammonia decreased to the normal range within 4 days. LESSONS SUBSECTIONS VHE is a rare but serious complication in patients after craniotomy and is diagnosed by mental state changes and elevated blood ammonia. Thus, the regular perioperative administration of VPA, which is frequently neglected as a cause of VHE, should be emphasized. In addition, excluding UGH prior to providing a diagnosis and immediately discontinuing VPA administration are recommended.
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Chauhan VS, Dixit S, Goyal S, Azad S. Valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy treated by haemodialysis. Ind Psychiatry J 2017; 26:99-102. [PMID: 29456331 PMCID: PMC5810177 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_37_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Valproate (VPA)-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy is an unusual, but serious, adverse effect of divalproex sodium (DVPX) treatment and if untreated can lead to raised intracranial pressure, seizures, coma, and eventually death. It can, however, be reversed if an early diagnosis is made. It is therefore extremely important to recognize it and discontinue DVPX treatment. Our patient developed sudden deterioration of sensorium, drowsiness, lethargy, and later severe comatose state after few days of starting DVPX with high levels of serum ammonia despite therapeutic levels of VPA and normal liver function test. He responded to hemodialysis, cerebral decongestants, and other intensive supportive measures.
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- Vinay Singh Chauhan
- Department of Psychiatry, Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Command Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, India
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Lee S, Cheong J, Kim C, Kim JM. Valproic Acid-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy as a Cause of Neurologic Deterioration after Unruptured Aneurysm Surgery. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2015; 58:159-62. [PMID: 26361536 PMCID: PMC4564752 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2015.58.2.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 02/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Neurological deficits after brain surgery are not uncommon, and correct and prompt differential diagnosis is essential to initiate appropriate treatment. We describe a patient suffering from loss of consciousness due to hyperammonemia, following valproic acid treatment after surgery for an unruptured cerebral aneurysm. A 57-year-old female patient underwent successful aneurysmal neck clipping to correct an unruptured aneurysm. Her postoperative course was good, and she received anti-epileptic therapy (valproic acid) and a soft diet. Within a few days the patient experienced mental deterioration. Her serum valproic acid reached toxic levels (149.40 mg/L), and serum ammonia was fifteen times the upper normal limit (553 mmol/L; normal range, 9-33 mmol/L). After discontinuation of valproic acid and with conservative treatment, the patient recovered without any complications. Valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy is an unusual but serious neurosurgical complication, and should not be disregarded as a possible cause of neurological deficits after neurovascular surgery. Early diagnosis is crucial, as discontinuation of valproic acid therapy can prevent serious complications, including death.
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- Sangkook Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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Ghannoum M, Laliberté M, Nolin TD, MacTier R, Lavergne V, Hoffman RS, Gosselin S. Extracorporeal treatment for valproic acid poisoning: systematic review and recommendations from the EXTRIP workgroup. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2015; 53:454-65. [PMID: 25950372 DOI: 10.3109/15563650.2015.1035441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The EXtracorporeal TReatments In Poisoning (EXTRIP) workgroup presents its systematic review and clinical recommendations on the use of extracorporeal treatment (ECTR) in valproic acid (VPA) poisoning. METHODS The lead authors reviewed all of the articles from a systematic literature search, extracted the data, summarized the key findings, and proposed structured voting statements following a predetermined format. A two-round modified Delphi method was chosen to reach a consensus on voting statements and the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method was used to quantify disagreement. Anonymous votes were compiled, returned, and discussed in person. A second vote was conducted to determine the final workgroup recommendations. RESULTS The latest literature search conducted in November 2014 retrieved a total of 79 articles for final qualitative analysis, including one observational study, one uncontrolled cohort study with aggregate analysis, 70 case reports and case series, and 7 pharmacokinetic studies, yielding a very low quality of evidence for all recommendations. Clinical data were reported for 82 overdose patients while pharmaco/toxicokinetic grading was performed in 55 patients. The workgroup concluded that VPA is moderately dialyzable (level of evidence = B) and made the following recommendations: ECTR is recommended in severe VPA poisoning (1D); recommendations for ECTR include a VPA concentration > 1300 mg/L (9000 μmol/L)(1D), the presence of cerebral edema (1D) or shock (1D); suggestions for ECTR include a VPA concentration > 900 mg/L (6250 μmol/L)(2D), coma or respiratory depression requiring mechanical ventilation (2D), acute hyperammonemia (2D), or pH ≤ 7.10 (2D). Cessation of ECTR is indicated when clinical improvement is apparent (1D) or the serum VPA concentration is between 50 and 100 mg/L (350-700 μmol/L)(2D). Intermittent hemodialysis is the preferred ECTR in VPA poisoning (1D). If hemodialysis is not available, then intermittent hemoperfusion (1D) or continuous renal replacement therapy (2D) is an acceptable alternative. CONCLUSIONS VPA is moderately dialyzable in the setting of overdose. ECTR is indicated for VPA poisoning if at least one of the above criteria is present. Intermittent hemodialysis is the preferred ECTR modality in VPA poisoning.
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- Marc Ghannoum
- Department of Nephrology, Verdun Hospital, University of Montreal , Verdun, QC , Canada
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Kumar A, Suri A, Sharma BS. Severe valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy successfully managed with peritoneal dialysis. Indian J Crit Care Med 2014; 18:461-3. [PMID: 25097360 PMCID: PMC4118513 DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.136076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used drug for epilepsy, psychiatric disorders and migraine and is frequently used in neurosurgical intensive care units. Though most of its side-effects are mild and transient, certain idiosyncratic side-effects have been attributed to VPA. Valproate induced hyperammonemia (VIH) is one such side-effect. VIH can produce symptoms of encephalopathy known as valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE). VIH and VHE usually respond to withdrawal of VPA. However, in some cases VHE can be unresponsive to supportive measures and severe enough to be life-threatening. In such cases, dialysis can be used to rapidly reverse hyperammonemia and VHE and can prove to be a lifesaving measure. We report such a case of VIH and life-threatening VHE in a postoperative neurosurgical patient that was managed successfully with peritoneal dialysis.
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- Amandeep Kumar
- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Melexopoulou C, Marinaki S, Darema M, Skalioti C, Efthimiou A, Zavos G, Boletis JN. Valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy in a renal transplanted patient. Ren Fail 2014; 36:955-6. [PMID: 24665854 DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2014.900423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Neurological complications after renal transplantation constitute an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Their differential diagnosis is difficult and essential for subsequent patient's management. Valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy is an uncommon but serious effect of valproate treatment. Here, we describe the case of a 15-year-old girl who was on a long-term therapy with valproate due to epilepsy and revealed impaired consciousness with hyperammonemia 12 days after renal transplantation. After withdraw of valproate, patients' symptoms resolved within 24 h. Clinicians should increase their awareness for potential complication of valproate, especially in transplanted patients.
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Cichoż-Lach H, Michalak A. Current pathogenetic aspects of hepatic encephalopathy and noncirrhotic hyperammonemic encephalopathy. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:26-34. [PMID: 23326159 PMCID: PMC3545226 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i1.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2012] [Revised: 07/25/2012] [Accepted: 07/28/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hepatic encephalopathy is a medical phenomenon that is described as a neuropsychiatric manifestation of chronic or acute liver disease that is characterized by psychomotor, intellectual and cognitive abnormalities with emotional/affective and behavioral disturbances. This article focuses on the underlying mechanisms of the condition and the differences between hepatic encephalopathy and noncirrhotic hyperammonemic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious condition that can cause neurological death with brain edema and intracranial hypertension. It is assumed that approximately 60%-80% of patients with liver cirrhosis develop hepatic encephalopathy. This review explores the complex mechanisms that lead to hepatic encephalopathy. However, noncirrhotic hyperammonemic encephalopathy is not associated with hepatic diseases and has a completely different etiology. Noncirrhotic hyperammonemic encephalopathy is a severe occurrence that is connected with multiple pathogeneses.
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Yoo JY, Yang HS. Valproate-induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy -A Case Report-. BRAIN & NEUROREHABILITATION 2013. [DOI: 10.12786/bn.2013.6.2.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Ji Yoon Yoo
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Veterans Medical Center, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Veterans Medical Center, Korea
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Chopra A, Kolla BP, Mansukhani MP, Netzel P, Frye MA. Valproate-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy: an update on risk factors, clinical correlates and management. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2012; 34:290-8. [PMID: 22305367 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2011] [Revised: 12/14/2011] [Accepted: 12/16/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Valproate (VPA)-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE) is a serious drug-related adverse effect characterized by lethargy, vomiting, cognitive slowing, focal neurological deficits and decreased levels of consciousness ranging from drowsiness to coma. METHODS We present a case series (n=5) and also review previous cases of VHE (n=30) in psychiatric patients to provide an update on risk factors, clinical correlates and management of VHE. RESULTS To our knowledge, there are 30 (16 female, 14 male) previously reported VHE cases in psychiatric patients. Risk factors for VHE include VPA-drug interactions, mental retardation, carnitine deficiency and presence of urea cycle disorders. Length of VPA treatment, VPA dosage, serum VPA levels and serum ammonia levels do not appear to correlate with onset or severity of VHE.VPA discontinuation is the primary treatment of VHE, although, l-carnitine, lactulose and neomycin have been used adjunctively in some patients. CONCLUSION Clinicians should consider VHE in patients taking VPA who present with lethargy, gastrointestinal symptoms, confusion and decreased levels of drowsiness. VPA discontinuation is currently the mainstay of treatment for VHE, although more research is warranted to delineate the underlying risk factors for VHE and consolidate treatment modalities for this potentially life-threatening drug adverse effect.
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- Amit Chopra
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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A case of valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy. Case Rep Med 2011; 2011:969505. [PMID: 21629819 PMCID: PMC3099231 DOI: 10.1155/2011/969505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2010] [Accepted: 02/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A 36-years-old man on phenytoin, levetiracetam, and sodium valproate presented with acute confusion. Routine investigations including serum valproate and phenytoin concentration were normal. His serum ammonia concentration was raised. His valproate was held and 2 days later he recovered with concordant normalisation of serum ammonia concentration. Urea acid cycle disorder was ruled out, and a diagnosis of valproate induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy (VHE) was made. Asymptomatic hyperammonemia occurs in 15-50% of valproate-treated patients, and while the true incidence of VHE is not known, it is a recognized complication of sodium valproate treatment. VHE typically presents acutely with impaired consciousness, lethargy, and vomiting. Valproate concentrations may be in the therapeutic range, and liver function tests are typically "normal." Treatment for VHE consists of ceasing valproate and providing supportive care. Some have advocated carnitine replacement.
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Ammonia is a neurotoxin that is normally cleared by the intact liver and if not, hyperammonemia results in hepatic encephalopathy. Hyperammonemia may be owing to primary or secondary causes. Early diagnosis is important to prevent permanent brain damage. Advanced malignancy involving the liver is associated with hyperammonemia as a result of abnormality of the portal venous system or massive hepatic tumor burdon. Neuroendocrine tumors are an example of a malignant process that frequently involves the liver but despite this, may still have a relatively good prognosis, and are often characterized by chronic manageable symptoms and slow progression. Hyperammonemia in neuroendocrine tumor would represent a potentially reversible but ongoing process associated with an indolent malignancy. We present 2 cases that are examples of this diagnosis and discuss the diagnostic and management issues that may arise.
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Thanacoody RH. Extracorporeal elimination in acute valproic acid poisoning. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2009; 47:609-16. [DOI: 10.1080/15563650903167772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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