Valproic acid causes all EXCEPT-
Ans. is 'a' i.e., It is an enzyme inducer o Most of the anticonvulsants are enzyme inducers except valproate which is an inhibitor. Note: Some guides have given option C as the answer. But option 'c' is correct as valproate can cause hirsutism: "Ceain drugs, including danazol, sodium valprote and anabolic steroids can cause hirsutism". ...Main et al "Valproate can cause increased hair growth hirsutism"...................................................... www.netdoctor.co.uk "Valproate has been linked with development of PCOD which is characterized by obesity, acne, hirsutism and infeility"............................. Handbook of Epilepsy treatment. o Valproate can cause hirsutism, but this is an uncommon side effect.
It is an enzyme inducer
It causes obesity
It causes Hirsutism
It causes neural tube defects
It is an enzyme inducer