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clonazepam and Catatonia

clonazepam has been researched along with Catatonia in 10 studies

Clonazepam: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.
clonazepam : 1,3-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 are substituted by 2-chlorophenyl and nitro groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of all types of epilepsy and seizures, as well as myoclonus and associated abnormal movements, and panic disorders. However, its use can be limited by the development of tolerance and by sedation.

Catatonia: A neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by one or more of the following essential features: immobility, mutism, negativism (active or passive refusal to follow commands), mannerisms, stereotypies, posturing, grimacing, excitement, echolalia, echopraxia, muscular rigidity, and stupor; sometimes punctuated by sudden violent outbursts, panic, or hallucinations. This condition may be associated with psychiatric illnesses (e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA; MOOD DISORDERS) or organic disorders (NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME; ENCEPHALITIS, etc.). (From DSM-IV, 4th ed, 1994; APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

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)
"The DSM-IV recognizes catatonia as a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by at least two of the following: motor immobility, excessive motor activity not influenced by external stimuli, and peculiarities of voluntary movement."5.37Risperidone and lorazepam concomitant use in clonazepam refractory catatonia: a case report. ( Fajardo, K; Grenier, E; John, V; Ko, E; Ryan, M, 2011)
"Haloperidol was stopped and intravenous clonazepam 5mg/kg was begun."5.36[Catatonia in a 14 year-old girl: treatment with clorazepam and carbamazepine, a 10-year follow-up]. ( Askenazy, F; Benoit, M; Dor, E; Dupuis, G; Myquel, M; Seddiki, Y; Serret, S, 2010)
"We report the cases of 3 patients with medically intractable seizures in whom withdrawal of treatment with a long-acting benzodiazepine (clorazepate dipotassium, 2 patients; clonazepam, 1 patient) was followed by delirium with catatoniclike features."3.67Benzodiazepine withdrawal delirium with catatonic features. Occurrence in patients with partial seizure disorders. ( De Bellis, M; Devinsky, O; Hauser, P; Post, RM; Theodore, WH, 1989)
"Haloperidol was stopped and intravenous clonazepam 5mg/kg was begun."1.36[Catatonia in a 14 year-old girl: treatment with clorazepam and carbamazepine, a 10-year follow-up]. ( Askenazy, F; Benoit, M; Dor, E; Dupuis, G; Myquel, M; Seddiki, Y; Serret, S, 2010)
"Catatonia has not previously been described."1.29Catatonia after benzodiazepine withdrawal. ( Mazurek, MF; Rosebush, PI, 1996)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (10.00)18.7374
1990's3 (30.00)18.2507
2000's1 (10.00)29.6817
2010's3 (30.00)24.3611
2020's2 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Valerstain, D1
Zaydlin, M1
Bez, Y1
Coffey, BJ2
Rice, T1
Crow, M1
Cardieri, B1
Acheampong, D1
GĂ©lisse, P1
Crespel, A1
Val, AC1
Souza, A1
Nicolato, R1
Teixeira, AL1
Salgado, JV1
Askenazy, F1
Dor, E1
Benoit, M1
Dupuis, G1
Serret, S1
Myquel, M1
Seddiki, Y1
Grenier, E1
Ryan, M1
Ko, E1
Fajardo, K1
John, V1
Rosebush, PI1
Mazurek, MF1
Benazzi, F1
Bodkin, JA1
Hauser, P1
Devinsky, O1
De Bellis, M1
Theodore, WH1
Post, RM1

Reviews

1 review available for clonazepam and Catatonia

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

1 trial available for clonazepam and Catatonia

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

Other Studies

9 other studies available for clonazepam and Catatonia

ArticleYear
Clonazepam Treatment of Adolescent Catatonia in A Setting of Lorazepam-Related Hypotension.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2023, Volume: 33, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Humans; Lorazepam

2023
High-Dose Benzodiazepines in Treatment of Malignant Catatonia in an Adolescent: Lorazepam, Clonazepam, and Differing Efficacy.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2021, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Humans; Lorazepam; Male; Risperidone; Treatment

2021
Mixed myoclonic-absence status epilepticus in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
    Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape, 2015, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Electroencephalography; Epilepsies, Myoclo

2015
[Catatonic syndrome associated with mixed bipolar disorder: a case report and therapeutic considerations].
    Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999), 2008, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Female; Humans; Middle A

2008
[Catatonia in a 14 year-old girl: treatment with clorazepam and carbamazepine, a 10-year follow-up].
    L'Encephale, 2010, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Carbamazepine; Cataplexy; C

2010
Risperidone and lorazepam concomitant use in clonazepam refractory catatonia: a case report.
    The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 2011, Volume: 199, Issue:12

    Topics: Catatonia; Clonazepam; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Risperidone; Young Adul

2011
Catatonia after benzodiazepine withdrawal.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1996, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Diazepam; Female; H

1996
Parenteral clonazepam for catatonia.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 1991, Volume: 36, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Female; Humans; Injections, Intramuscular; Injections, Intravenous; Ma

1991
Benzodiazepine withdrawal delirium with catatonic features. Occurrence in patients with partial seizure disorders.
    Archives of neurology, 1989, Volume: 46, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Benzodiazepines; Catatonia; Clonazepam; Clorazepate Dipotassium; Delirium; Encephalitis; Fema

1989