alprazolam has been researched along with Delirium in 3 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.
Delirium: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A case is reported of delirium and seizures due to the abrupt withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam." | 7.67 | Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report. ( Levy, AB, 1984) |
| "A case is presented in which a 68-year-old man became delirious after being withdrawn from a low dosage of alprazolam." | 5.27 | Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report. ( Baker, RW; Zimmer, B; Zipursky, RB, 1985) |
| "A case is reported of delirium and seizures due to the abrupt withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam." | 3.67 | Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report. ( Levy, AB, 1984) |
| "A case is presented in which a 68-year-old man became delirious after being withdrawn from a low dosage of alprazolam." | 1.27 | Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report. ( Baker, RW; Zimmer, B; Zipursky, RB, 1985) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (66.67) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Levy, AB | 1 |
| Freiberger, JJ | 1 |
| Marsicano, TH | 1 |
| Zipursky, RB | 1 |
| Baker, RW | 1 |
| Zimmer, B | 1 |
3 other studies available for alprazolam and Delirium
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report.
Topics: Aged; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Delirium; Half-Life; Huma | 1984 |
Alprazolam withdrawal presenting as delirium after cardiac surgery.
Topics: Alprazolam; Delirium; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Revascularization; Postoperative Complic | 1991 |
Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report.
Topics: Aged; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Delirium; Diazepam; Half-Life; Humans; Male; | 1985 |