Encyclopedia - Lorazepam: Encyclopedia - Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and insomnia, as well as certain types of seizures. It is sold under the br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lorazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Lorazepam - Disadvantages
Lorazepam, like other benzodiazepines, can cause psychological and/or physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms are similar in character t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lorazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Lorazepam - Dosage
Daily doses vary greatly from 0.5 mg bedtime for insomnia and 2.5 mg every 6 hours and more in the acute treatment of mania, before the f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lorazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Lorazepam - Pharmacological Data And Pharmacokinetics
Lorazepam is rapidly and nearly completely absorbed after any mode of application (oral, sublingual, i.m., i.v.). After i.v.-injection on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reboxetine: Encyclopedia Ii - Reboxetine - Interactions With Other Medications
According to Weiss et al, reboxetine is an intermediate-level inhibitor of P-glycoprotein,[11] which gives it the potential to interact w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzodiazepine: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzodiazepine - Side-effects
The side effects are predictable as they are intrinsic effects of the drug class of benzodiazepines. Knowing the relative effects of benz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlordiazepoxide: Encyclopedia - Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide (Trade name: Librium) was the first benzodiazepine to be made commercially available. It was an accidental discovery mad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code N05: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code N05 - N05b Anxiolytics
ATC code N05 - N05B Anxiolytics. ATC code N05 - N05BA Benzodiazepine derivatives. N05BA01 Diazepam N05BA02 Chlordiazepoxide N05BA03 Med...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia - Insomnia
Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Most believe that insomnia is, itsel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia - Epilepsy
This article is about epilepsy in humans. For information on epilepsy in other animals, see Epilepsy (Animals). Epilepsy (often referred ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sedative: Encyclopedia - Sedative
A sedative is a drug that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), which causes calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anterograde Amnesia: Encyclopedia - Anterograde Amnesia
Anterograde amnesia is a form of amnesia, or memory loss, where new events are not transferred to long-term memory. After the onset of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia - Insomnia
Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Most believe that insomnia is, itsel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia - Amphetamine
Amphetamine 1-phenylpropan-2-amine Class B (UK) diet suppressant ADD ADHD narcolepsy treatment-resistant depression Recreational uses:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant
The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia - Epilepsy
This article is about epilepsy in humans. For information on epilepsy in other animals, see Epilepsy (Animals). Epilepsy (often referred ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia - Diazepam
Diazepam, market under brand names of: Valium, Seduxen; and in Europe Apozepam, Diapam, is a 1,4-benzodiazepine derivative, which possess...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Progabide: Encyclopedia Ii - Progabide - Uses
Progabide - Approved. Progabide is approved in France for either monotherapy or adjunctive use in the treatment of epilepsy in both chi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Physical Dependence: Encyclopedia Ii - Physical Dependence - Definition
Physical dependence describes increased tolerance of a drug combined with a physical need of the drug to function. Abrupt cessation of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Status Epilepticus: Encyclopedia Ii - Status Epilepticus - Treatments
Status epilepticus - Benzodiazepines. Shortly after it was introduced in 1963, diazepam became the first choice for SE. Even though oth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sedative: Encyclopedia Ii - Sedative - Therapeutic Use
Doctors and nurses often administer sedation to patients in order to dull the patient's anxiety related to painful or anxiety-provoking p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thioridazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Thioridazine - Side Effects
Central nervous system side-effects occur. These are mainly drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, and vertigo. Early and late extrapyramidal si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Status Epilepticus: Encyclopedia Ii - Status Epilepticus - Variants
Status epilepticus can be divided into two categories--convulsive and nonconvulsive, the latter of which is underdiagnosed. Status epile...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anterograde Amnesia: Encyclopedia Ii - Anterograde Amnesia - Famous Cases
The most famous case of anterograde amnesia is that of HM or Henry M., the man whose lesions accidentally started the inquiry into the ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Barbiturates
Main article: Barbiturates Barbiturates are drugs that acts as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and by virtue of this they produ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maprotiline: Encyclopedia Ii - Maprotiline - Drug Abuse And Dependence
Maprotiline has no potential for abuse and psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms frequently seen when treatment with Maprotiline ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Benzodiazepines
Main article: Benzodiazepines The benzodiazepines are a class of drugs with hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, amnestic and muscle rel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Books
Seabrook, Jeremy (1996). In the Cities of the South:scenes from a developing world, London ; New York : Verso. ISBN 1859849865....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzodiazepine: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzodiazepine - Uses
Benzodiazepines are used in many situations, depending on their pharmacokinetics. The main use of the short-acting benzodiazepines is in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Carboxamides
Main article: Carboxamides The following are carboxamides: Carbamazepine (1965). A popular anticonvulsant that is available in generic f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Hydantoins
Main article: Hydantoins As hydantoins have a slow onset of action, they are not recommended for acute control of epilepsy. The following...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Oxazolidinediones
Main article: Oxazolidinediones The following are oxazolidinediones: Paramethadione Trimethadione (1946). Ethadione ... See also:Anti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anticonvulsant: Encyclopedia Ii - Anticonvulsant - Succinimides
Main article: Succinimides The following are succinimides: Ethosuximide (1955). Phensuximide Mesuximide ... See also:Anticonvulsant, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Insomnia - Treatment For Insomnia
Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to try to get some rest. Others use herbs such as valerian, chamomile, laven...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zonisamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Zonisamide - Interactions With Other Medication
Zonisamide and other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate, furosemide, and hydrochlorothiazide have been known to interfere w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Primidone: Encyclopedia Ii - Primidone - Effects Of Age Gender And Ethnicity On The Metabolism And Elimination Of Primidone
In 1983, Battino et al reported that the rate of metabolism of primidone into phenobarbital was inversely related to age; the highest rat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Primidone: Encyclopedia Ii - Primidone - Drug Interactions
Primdone interferes with the metabolism of dexamethasone to the point where its withdrawal from the regimen of a 14-year-old living in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentobarbital: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentobarbital - Drug Interactions
Administration of alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, other sedative-hypnotics, and other central nervous system depressants will additivel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Pharmacology
Amphetamine is a synthetic drug with strong stimulant effects. In the United States, it is most commonly used for treatment of attention ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ethosuximide: Encyclopedia Ii - Ethosuximide - Drug Interactions
Valproates can either decrease or increase the levels of ethosuximide; However, combinations of valproates and ethosuximide had a greater...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Valnoctamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Valnoctamide - Other Uses
In addition to being a sedative, valnoctamide has been investigated for use in epilepsy since 1969[6] and was still being investigated in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramedic: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramedic - History
Prior to the 1970s, ambulances were staffed with advanced first-aid level responders who were frequently referred to as "ambulance driver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Treatment For Insomnia
Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to try to get some rest. Others use herbs such as valerian, chamomile, laven...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trimipramine: Encyclopedia Ii - Trimipramine - Drug Abuse And Dependence
Trimipramine is not an abusable substance nor does it cause psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms frequently seen when treatment ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzodiazepine: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzodiazepine - Abuse And Dependence
Benzodiazepines induce physical dependence and are potentially addictive. An abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepine input may result in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzodiazepine: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzodiazepine - Legal Status
All medically-used benzodiazepines are Schedule IV in the USA under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Flunitrazepam is treated more ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramedic: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramedic - Training
Paramedic training programs can last as little as 8 months or as long as 4 years. The national average of curriculum time is 2 years. Man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Treatment
Epilepsy is usually treated with medication prescribed by a physician; primary caregivers, neurologists, and neurosurgeons all frequently...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Common Causes Of Insomnia
A person can have primary or secondary insomnia. Primary insomnia is sleeplessness that is not attributable to a medical or environmental...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ethosuximide: Encyclopedia Ii - Ethosuximide - Adverse Effects
Ethosuximide - Central Nervous System. drowsiness mental confusion insomnia nervousness headache euphoria ataxia hiccups impaired con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Treatment
Epilepsy is usually treated with medication prescribed by a physician; primary caregivers, neurologists, and neurosurgeons all frequently...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sedative: Encyclopedia Ii - Sedative - Abuse And Overdoses
All sedatives can be abused, but barbiturates are responsible for most of the problems with sedative abuse due to their widespread "recre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - Contraindications
myasthenia gravis acute intoxications with alcohol, narcotics, and psychoactive drugs ataxia severe respiratory insufficiency acute nar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramedic: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramedic - Issues
Paramedics are employed by various public and private emergency services providers. These include private ambulance services (non-911), f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - High Risk Patients For Abuse And Dependence
At a particular high risk are: patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence emotionally unstable patients patients wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramedic: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramedic - The Future
Gone are the days, at least in the urban setting, of untrained ambulance drivers. Those in need of emergency medical care have come to ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - Withdrawal Procedure After Long-term Treatment
After continued therapy in excess of a few weeks, diazepam should never be stopped abruptly, but withdrawn gradually. It is necessary to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - Recreational Use
Diazepam is often used as an adulterant in the heroin sold as street drug (so called 'street lore'). This is because diazepam amplifies g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Doxepin: Encyclopedia Ii - Doxepin - Drug Abuse And Dependence
Doxepin has an extremely low potential for abuse and psychological dependence (mostly noted with polytoxicomaniacs, possibly due to the s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Medicinal Use
The experimental medical use of amphetamines began in the 1920s. It was introduced in most of the world in the form of the pharmaceutical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Mechanism Of Action
Vigabatrin is an irreversible inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GA...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Performance Enhancing Use
Amphetamines are usually not used by athletes in sports involving extreme cardiovascular efforts, as methamphetamine and amphetamine put ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Pharmacokinetics
With most drugs, elimination half-life is a useful predictor of dosing schedules and the time needed to reach steady state concentrations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Drug Interactions
A study published in 2002 found that vigabatrin causes a statistically significant increase in plasma clearance of carbamazepine.[29] In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reboxetine: Encyclopedia Ii - Reboxetine - Side Effects
Common side effects of reboxetine include: dry mouth, constipation, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, excessive sweating and insomnia. Hyp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Mechanism Of Action
Vigabatrin is an irreversible inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GA...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Pharmacokinetics
With most drugs, elimination half-life is a useful predictor of dosing schedules and the time needed to reach steady state concentrations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vigabatrin: Encyclopedia Ii - Vigabatrin - Drug Interactions
A study published in 2002 found that vigabatrin causes a statistically significant increase in plasma clearance of carbamazepine.[29] In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Effects Of Use
Amphetamines release stores of norepinephrine and dopamine from nerve endings by converting the respective molecular transporters into op...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insomnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Insomnia - Common Causes Of Insomnia
A person can have primary or secondary insomnia. Primary insomnia is sleeplessness that is not attributable to a medical or environmental...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - Indications
Diazepam as a very broad spectrum of indications as follows: short-term treatment of insomnia treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diazepam: Encyclopedia Ii - Diazepam - Side Effects
Diazepam has a range of side effects (in common with other benzodiazepines). Most frequently encountered are: drowsiness depression impa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code N05: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code N05 - N05a Antipsychotics
ATC code N05 - N05A Antipsychotics. ATC code N05 - N05AA Phenothiazines with aliphatic side-chain. N05AA01 Chlorpromazine N05AA02 Levom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Primidone: Encyclopedia Ii - Primidone - Uses
Primidone is used to treat, but not cure, the following conditions in the following countries: Primidone - Approved Uses. According to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of References In Dead Like Me: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of References In Dead Like Me - Season 1 2003
List of references in Dead Like Me - Pilot. In the opening story about toad and frog, George mentions Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" cam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Causes
All the causes (or etiologies) of epilepsy are not known, but many predisposing factors have been identified, including brain damage resu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Types Of Seizure
Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain and their effects on behaviour. In terms of their patte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - History And Stigma
In the past, epilepsy was associated with religious experiences and even demonic possession. Apocryphally, epilepsy has been called the "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thioridazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Thioridazine - History
The manufacturer Novartis/Sandoz/Wander of the brands of thioridazine, Mellaril® in the USA and Canada and Melleril® in Europe, discont...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thioridazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Thioridazine - Indications
Previous additional indications were agitated depression, tension and anxiety linked to alcohol withdrawal and dysphoria of epileptic pat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Legal Implications
Most people diagnosed with epilepsy are forbidden by their local laws from operating vehicles (However in some jurisdictions such as Cali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Diagnosis
The diagnosis of epilepsy requires the presence of recurrent, unprovoked seizures; accordingly, it is usually made based on the medical h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Legal Implications
Most people diagnosed with epilepsy are forbidden by their local laws from operating vehicles (However in some jurisdictions such as Cali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Causes
All the causes (or etiologies) of epilepsy are not known, but many predisposing factors have been identified, including brain damage resu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphetamine: Encyclopedia Ii - Amphetamine - Legal Issues
Example 1: In the United Kingdom, amphetamines are regarded as Class B drugs. The maximum penalty for unauthorised possession is three mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Diagnosis
The diagnosis of epilepsy requires the presence of recurrent, unprovoked seizures; accordingly, it is usually made based on the medical h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Types Of Seizure
Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain and their effects on behaviour. In terms of their patte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - History And Stigma
In the past, epilepsy was associated with religious experiences and even demonic possession. Apocryphally, epilepsy has been called the "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Epilepsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Epilepsy - Legal Implications
Most people diagnosed with epilepsy are forbidden by their local laws from operating vehicles; seizure victims have caused many fatal car...   » Read the article