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carbamazepine and Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

carbamazepine has been researched along with Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures in 4 studies

Carbamazepine: A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.
carbamazepine : A dibenzoazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine carrying a carbamoyl substituent at the azepine nitrogen, used as an anticonvulsant.

Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures: A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Carbamazepine has demonstrated safety, tolerability and efficacy in treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in the inpatient setting."2.46The role of carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine in alcohol withdrawal syndrome. ( Barrons, R; Roberts, N, 2010)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Barrons, R1
Roberts, N1
Mann, K1
Helland, A1
Skjøtskift, S1
Franz, M1
Dlabal, H1
Kunz, S1
Ulferts, J1
Gruppe, H1
Gallhofer, B1

Reviews

1 review available for carbamazepine and Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

ArticleYear
The role of carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine in alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
    Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 2010, Volume: 35, Issue:2

    Topics: Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Carbamaz

2010

Other Studies

3 other studies available for carbamazepine and Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

ArticleYear
[Monday as the start of ambulatory withdrawal].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2006, Oct-05, Volume: 148, Issue:40

    Topics: Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Alcoholism; Ambulatory Care; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Ethanol; H

2006
[Drug treatment of alcohol withdrawal].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 2008, May-15, Volume: 128, Issue:10

    Topics: Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Carbamaz

2008
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal: tiapride and carbamazepine versus clomethiazole. A pilot study.
    European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 2001, Volume: 251, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agen

2001