DEPAKENE

LOE Approaching

valproic acid

NDAORALCAPSULEPriority Review
Approved
Feb 1978
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20

Mechanism of Action

tract. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have not been established. It has been suggested that its activity in epilepsy is related to increased brain concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

Clinical Trials (5)

NCT07166393Phase 2/3Not Yet Recruiting

Valproic AcId for Traumatic BRAin INjury Trial

Started May 2026
432 enrolled
Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
NCT06729970Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Lithium, Valproic Acid, and Lamotrigine on the Pharmacokinetics of KarXT and Effects of KarXT on the Pharmacokinetics of Lithium, Valproic Acid, and Lamotrigine in Healthy Participants

Started Dec 2024
NCT04531579Phase 2Withdrawn

Valproic Acid (VPA) for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Trauma Patients

Started Jan 2022
0
Acute Kidney InjuryIschemia Reperfusion Injury
NCT04531592Phase 2Withdrawn

Valproic Acid (VPA) for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Liver Transplant Patients

Started Jan 2022
0
Acute Kidney InjuryIschemia Reperfusion Injury
NCT03385525Phase 1Completed

Study to Evaluate the Effect of UGT Inhibition by Valproic Acid on the Pharmacokinetics of BIIB074

Started Sep 2017
30 enrolled
Drug Interaction