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alprazolam and Delirium

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)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A case is reported of delirium and seizures due to the abrupt withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam."7.67Delirium 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"A case is presented in which a 68-year-old man became delirious after being withdrawn from a low dosage of alprazolam."5.27Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report.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."3.67Delirium 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"A case is presented in which a 68-year-old man became delirious after being withdrawn from a low dosage of alprazolam."1.27Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report. ( Baker, RW; Zimmer, B; Zipursky, RB, 1985)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Levy, AB1
Freiberger, JJ1
Marsicano, TH1
Zipursky, RB1
Baker, RW1
Zimmer, B1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for alprazolam and Delirium

ArticleYear
Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 45, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Delirium; Half-Life; Huma

1984
Alprazolam withdrawal presenting as delirium after cardiac surgery.
    Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, 1991, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Alprazolam; Delirium; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Revascularization; Postoperative Complic

1991
Alprazolam withdrawal delirium unresponsive to diazepam: case report.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1985, Volume: 46, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Delirium; Diazepam; Half-Life; Humans; Male;

1985