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alprazolam and Psychomotor Agitation

alprazolam has been researched along with Psychomotor Agitation in 5 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.

Psychomotor Agitation: A feeling of restlessness associated with increased motor activity. This may occur as a manifestation of nervous system drug toxicity or other conditions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Lorazepam and clonazepam are of established value in controlling acute psychotic agitation and catatonia."6.16Emerging uses for high-potency benzodiazepines in psychotic disorders. ( Bodkin, JA, 1990)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (60.00)18.7374
1990's2 (40.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ancill, RJ1
Carlyle, WW1
Liang, RA1
Holliday, SG1
Bodkin, JA1
Lipinski, JF1
Cohen, BM1
Gilbert, A1
Hendrie, HC1
Kahn, JP1
Stevenson, E1
Topol, P1
Klein, DF1

Reviews

1 review available for alprazolam and Psychomotor Agitation

ArticleYear
Emerging uses for high-potency benzodiazepines in psychotic disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 51 Suppl

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Catatonia; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonazepam; Female; Hum

1990

Trials

2 trials available for alprazolam and Psychomotor Agitation

ArticleYear
Agitation in the demented elderly: a role for benzodiazepines?
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 1991,Winter, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Alprazolam; Dementia; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Male; Motor Activity; Ps

1991
Emerging uses for high-potency benzodiazepines in psychotic disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 51 Suppl

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Catatonia; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonazepam; Female; Hum

1990

Other Studies

3 other studies available for alprazolam and Psychomotor Agitation

ArticleYear
Alprazolam-neuroleptic combination in schizophrenia.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1986, Volume: 143, Issue:11

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Alprazolam; Antipsychotic Agents; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Psycho

1986
Treatment of agitated depression with alprazolam.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 144, Issue:5

    Topics: Alprazolam; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Psychomotor Agitation

1987
Agitated depression, alprazolam, and panic anxiety.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1986, Volume: 143, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alprazolam; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Depressive Disor

1986