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Year : 1991 | Volume
: 23
| Issue : 3 | Page : 185-188 |
Effect of valproic acid and carbamazepine on learning and memory in rats
KR Rajesh, Rao Surendra, Joseph Thangam
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K R Rajesh
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1. The effect of two antiepileptic agents valproic acid and carbamazepine was studied on learning and memory in rats.
2. Valproic acid in doses of 100, 200 & 400 mg/kg significantly inhibited learning and adversely affected memory retention.
3. Carbamazepine in the two doses studied 10 & 20 mg/kg significantly decreased learning but did not affect memory.
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