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Pregabalin-induced Positive Myoclonus Mimicking a Stroke: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Pregabalin is often prescribed to relieve neuropathic pain and is largely tolerated very well. Myoclonus as an adverse effect of pregabalin use is an infrequent occurrence that may go unrecognised.
Mathakala Aparna, Aakriti Vij, Tushar Patil   +2 more
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Lorazepam use during clinical trials of adults with bipolar mania episodes

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2023
Background: Lorazepam has commonly been prescribed to reduce agitation during bipolar 1 mania trials. Its use has varied considerably by trial methodology and in clinical practice.
Daniel J. Safer
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New onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) versus refractory status epilepticus not meeting NORSE criteria: A comparative clinical and electroencephalography‐based study

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective New onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) is a rare, severe presentation of refractory status epilepticus (RSE), with approximately half of cases cryptogenic NORSE (c‐NORSE). We compared electroencephalographic (EEG) findings alongside clinical features between NORSE and RSE not meeting NORSE criteria to better understand ...
Seren Hawksworth, Nina Moutonnet, Gregory Scott, Sanjeev Rajakulendran, Mahinda Yogarajah, Matthew C. Walker, Umesh Vivekananda   +6 more
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Buccal, intranasal or intravenous lorazepam for the treatment of acute convulsions in children in Malawi: An open randomized trial

African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015
Acute convulsions in children are a common emergency worldwide. Benzodiazepines are the recommended first line treatment. Intravenous lorazepam is inexpensive, long acting and the first line drug in resource-rich settings. However, comparable efficacy by
Samantha Lissauer, Julia Kenny, Oliver Jefferis, Tom Wingfield, Anne Miller, George Chagaluka, Linda Kalilani-Phiri, Elizabeth Molyneux   +7 more
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Structural Characterization of Co-Crystals of Chlordiazepoxide with p-Aminobenzoic Acid and Lorazepam with Nicotinamide by DSC, X-ray Diffraction, FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

Pharmaceutics, 2020
The low water solubility of benzodiazepines seriously affects their bioavailability and, in consequence, their biological activity. Since co-crystallization has been found to be a promising way to modify undesirable properties in active pharmaceutical ...
Patrycja Garbacz, Dominik Paukszta, Artur Sikorski, Marek Wesolowski   +3 more
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Status epilepticus: Updates on mechanisms and treatments

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Status epilepticus (SE) consists of prolonged, self‐sustaining seizures and is a common neurological emergency that causes respiratory compromise and neuronal injury. Without prompt treatment, the seizures can become resistant to benzodiazepines, leading to the progressive evolution of established, refractory, and super‐refractory SE.
Suchitra Joshi, Jaideep Kapur
wiley   +1 more source

Neuroimaging of the ictal–interictal continuum: Where do we stand? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of current evidence

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Patterns within the ictal–interictal continuum (IIC) are frequently encountered in critically ill patients undergoing continuous electroencephalographic studies and may reflect ongoing ictal activity or secondary brain injury. Peri‐ictal neuroimaging abnormalities (PNA) have been described in association with status epilepticus (SE),
Panagiota‐Eleni Tsalouchidou, Kateriine Orav, Tiago Lerda‐Casaccia, Leona Möller, Georgios Tsivgoulis, Anastasios Bonakis, Lukas Machegger, Giorgi Kuchukhidze, Susanne Knake, Eugen Trinka, Pilar Bosque‐Varela   +10 more
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Eva lua tion of the effect of preoperative Lorazepam on post. operative vomiting

نشریه پرستاری ایران, 1998
Lorazepam is widely used preoperatively for anxiolysis/sedation. Lorazepam has been reported to decrease the incidence of chemotherapy induce vomiting. However, the effect of lorazepam on postoperative vomiting has not been studied.
Fereshteh Salmani, , ,
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Recurrence Within 24 Hours of Unprovoked Seizures

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 2006
The incidence and risk factors of acute recurrence of unprovoked seizures within 24 hours of admission to an Emergency Department (ED) were analyzed by a retrospective chart review at Schneider Children’s Hospital, New York.
J Gordon Millichap
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Anxiety disorder and anxiolytic pharmacotherapy during pregnancy: The impact on pregnancy outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study determines the contributions of anxiety disorder and anxiolytic pharmacotherapy on perinatal outcomes and examines prescribing trends during pregnancy. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single tertiary medical center between 2013 and 2024.
Sher Goaz Melet, Chagit Kliger, Daniel Gabbai, Danna Englender, Yariv Yogev, Omri Dominsky   +5 more
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