| umls-concept:C0042291 | skos:definition | MSH: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of voltage dependent sodium channels.,CHV: a kind of epilepsy treatment drug,CHV: a kind of epilepsy treatment drug,CHV: a kind of epilepsy treatment drug,CHV: a kind of epilepsy treatment drug,CHV: a kind of epilepsy treatment drug,NCI: A drug used to treat epileptic seizures and bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. It is also being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It blocks an enzyme that cells need to grow and may cause cancer cells to die. It also blocks the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of anticonvulsant, histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, antimaniacal, migraine headache prophylactic, and antiangiogenesis agent.,PDQ: A synthetic derivative of propylpentanoic acid with antiepileptic pro | lld:umls |
