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clonazepam and Cerebral Palsy

clonazepam has been researched along with Cerebral Palsy in 3 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.

Cerebral Palsy: A heterogeneous group of nonprogressive motor disorders caused by chronic brain injuries that originate in the prenatal period, perinatal period, or first few years of life. The four major subtypes are spastic, athetoid, ataxic, and mixed cerebral palsy, with spastic forms being the most common. The motor disorder may range from difficulties with fine motor control to severe spasticity (see MUSCLE SPASTICITY) in all limbs. Spastic diplegia (Little disease) is the most common subtype, and is characterized by spasticity that is more prominent in the legs than in the arms. Pathologically, this condition may be associated with LEUKOMALACIA, PERIVENTRICULAR. (From Dev Med Child Neurol 1998 Aug;40(8):520-7)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Clonazepam was given at low dosage (0."2.67Treatment of spasticity in children with low dose benzodiazepine. ( Dahlin, M; Knutsson, E; Nergårdh, A, 1993)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Caksen, H1
Odabaş, D1
Dahlin, M1
Knutsson, E1
Nergårdh, A1
Jitsukon, N1
Sapantupong, S1
Kasemsup, K1

Trials

1 trial available for clonazepam and Cerebral Palsy

ArticleYear
Treatment of spasticity in children with low dose benzodiazepine.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 1993, Volume: 117, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adolescent; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Circadian Rhythm; Clonazepam; Double-Blind Method; Electromyograp

1993

Other Studies

2 other studies available for clonazepam and Cerebral Palsy

ArticleYear
Urinary retention due to clonazepam in a child with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2004, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cerebral Palsy; Child, Preschool; Clonazepam; Diagnosis, Differential; Emergency Me

2004
Clonazepam in epilepsy.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 1979, Volume: 62, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Benzodiazepinones; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Clonazepam; Epilepsy;

1979