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alprazolam and Breast Cancer

alprazolam has been researched along with Breast Cancer in 4 studies

Alprazolam: A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)
alprazolam : A member of the class of triazolobenzodiazepines that is 4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine carrying methyl, phenyl and chloro substituents at positions 1, 6 and 8 respectively. Alprazolam is only found in individuals that have taken this drug.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Alprazolam, a newer benzodiazepine, may be useful in the control of nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients."9.11Alprazolam significantly improves the efficacy of granisetron in the prophylaxis of emesis secondary to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. ( Abali, H; Guler, N; Oyan, B, 2005)
"We studied tropisetron (T) in patients with breast cancer receiving standard adjuvant chemotherapy with CEF (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin and 5-fluorouracil) over 3 consecutive cycles; T was administered alone or in combination with dexamethasone (D) or alprazolam (A)."9.09Comparative study of tropisetron with the addition of dexamethasone or alprazolam in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy with CEF (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin and 5-fluorouracil). ( Agelopoulou, A; Boulamatsis, D; Kontos, A; Kosmas, C; Koufos, C; Sougioultzis, S; Tsavaris, N; Vadiaka, M, 2001)
"The adjunct of alprazolam to a psychologic support program delays the occurrence of anticipatory nausea and controls sleeping problems secondary to adjunct CT."9.07Prevention of adjustment disorders and anticipatory nausea secondary to adjuvant chemotherapy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the usefulness of alprazolam. ( Beauduin, M; De Brier, F; Delvaux, N; Derde, MP; Farvacques, C; Kaufman, L; Piccart, M; Razavi, D; Van Heer, C, 1993)
"Alprazolam, a newer benzodiazepine, may be useful in the control of nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients."5.11Alprazolam significantly improves the efficacy of granisetron in the prophylaxis of emesis secondary to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. ( Abali, H; Guler, N; Oyan, B, 2005)
"We studied tropisetron (T) in patients with breast cancer receiving standard adjuvant chemotherapy with CEF (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin and 5-fluorouracil) over 3 consecutive cycles; T was administered alone or in combination with dexamethasone (D) or alprazolam (A)."5.09Comparative study of tropisetron with the addition of dexamethasone or alprazolam in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy with CEF (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin and 5-fluorouracil). ( Agelopoulou, A; Boulamatsis, D; Kontos, A; Kosmas, C; Koufos, C; Sougioultzis, S; Tsavaris, N; Vadiaka, M, 2001)
"The adjunct of alprazolam to a psychologic support program delays the occurrence of anticipatory nausea and controls sleeping problems secondary to adjunct CT."5.07Prevention of adjustment disorders and anticipatory nausea secondary to adjuvant chemotherapy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the usefulness of alprazolam. ( Beauduin, M; De Brier, F; Delvaux, N; Derde, MP; Farvacques, C; Kaufman, L; Piccart, M; Razavi, D; Van Heer, C, 1993)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abali, H1
Oyan, B1
Guler, N1
Razavi, D1
Delvaux, N1
Farvacques, C1
De Brier, F1
Van Heer, C1
Kaufman, L1
Derde, MP1
Beauduin, M1
Piccart, M1
Tsavaris, N1
Kosmas, C1
Vadiaka, M1
Sougioultzis, S1
Kontos, A1
Agelopoulou, A1
Boulamatsis, D1
Koufos, C1
Tamaki, K1
Nishida, M1
Hiraide, H1
Tamakuma, S1

Trials

3 trials available for alprazolam and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
Alprazolam significantly improves the efficacy of granisetron in the prophylaxis of emesis secondary to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.
    Chemotherapy, 2005, Volume: 51, Issue:5

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anthracyclines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Breast Neop

2005
Prevention of adjustment disorders and anticipatory nausea secondary to adjuvant chemotherapy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the usefulness of alprazolam.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1993, Volume: 11, Issue:7

    Topics: Adjustment Disorders; Adult; Aged; Alprazolam; Anxiety; Breast Neoplasms; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; De

1993
Comparative study of tropisetron with the addition of dexamethasone or alprazolam in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy with CEF (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin and 5-fluorouracil).
    Journal of chemotherapy (Florence, Italy), 2001, Volume: 13, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Breast Neoplasms; Cy

2001

Other Studies

1 other study available for alprazolam and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
[Alprazolam for patients with psychotic symptoms or autonomic imbalance symptoms after breast cancer surgery].
    Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy, 1991, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alprazolam; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Mastec

1991