valproate semisodium

noun

A compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form, used to treat bipolar disorder, epilepsy, etc.

Meanings

nounvalproate semisodium (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form, used to treat bipolar disorder, epilepsy, etc.

    Synonyms: divalproex sodium

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form, used to treat bipolar disorder, epilepsy, etc.

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