Please note: this guideline has exceeded its review date and is currently under review by specialists. Exercise caution in the use of the clinical guideline.
| Valproic acid |
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Time to steady state: 3 days |
| Sampling time and target range |
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Pre-dose: 50-100mg/L |
| Comment |
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Metabolised in the liver. There is a poor correlation between level and effect. Levels should only be checked for compliance or suspected toxicity. |
Guideline reviewed: August 2021
Page updated: May 2022