Assessing Knowledge and Attitude of Pediatricians and Pharmacists Regarding Monitoring Unbound Valproic Acid Concentration in Pediatric Patients With Hypoalbuminemia

Nada Safhi; Mayam Alharthi; Hanadi Alrammaal; Rahaf Ali; Naji Alsulami

doi:10.1155/ijcp/5591970

International Journal of Clinical Practice (Jan 2025)

Assessing Knowledge and Attitude of Pediatricians and Pharmacists Regarding Monitoring Unbound Valproic Acid Concentration in Pediatric Patients With Hypoalbuminemia

Nada Safhi,
Mayam Alharthi,
Hanadi Alrammaal,
Rahaf Ali,
Naji Alsulami

Affiliations

Nada Safhi: Pharmaceutical Care Department
Mayam Alharthi: Pharmaceutical Care Department
Hanadi Alrammaal: Pharmaceutical Practices Department
Rahaf Ali: Pharmaceutical Practices Department
Naji Alsulami: Pharmaceutical Care Department

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/5591970
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2025

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Conclusion: The suboptimal practice of monitoring free VPA concentrations in cases of hypoalbuminemia in pediatric settings, mainly due to lack of awareness. Healthcare providers should be educated regarding the importance of monitoring free VPA concentration in the case of hypoalbuminemia.

Published in International Journal of Clinical Practice

ISSN: 1368-5031 (Print); 1742-1241 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/ijclp

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