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diazepam and Pruritus

diazepam has been researched along with Pruritus in 11 studies

Diazepam: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
diazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one substituted by a chloro group at position 7, a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 5.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"One hundred and thirteen patients diagnosed as suffering from one of four common psychosomatic syndromes (psychogenic headache, cardiac neurosis, functional disturbance of the colon, or pruritus) were treated by two groups of general practitioners with flupenthixol or diazepam or sulpiride."5.05Psychosomatic disorders in general practice: comparisons of treatment with flupenthixol, diazepam and sulpiride. ( Elgen, K; Meyers, C; Vranckx, C, 1985)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (63.64)18.7374
1990's3 (27.27)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (9.09)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Montagnese, TA1
Setty, M1
Strang, RR1
Borelli, S1
Schellert, P1
Sánchez, E1
Carrasco, M1
Hasbún, J1
Vega, P1
Correa, E1
Del Villar, E1
Fisher, AA1
Kämpgen, E1
Bürger, T1
Bröcker, EB1
Klein, CE1
Woodruff, JD1
Babaknia, A1
Owada, S1
Toyama, K1
Maeba, T1
Ishida, M1
Meyers, C1
Vranckx, C1
Elgen, K1
Hägermark, O1
Tronnier, H1
Schüle, D1

Reviews

1 review available for diazepam and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Systemic contact dermatitis due to intravenous Valium in a person sensitive to propylene glycol.
    Cutis, 1995, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Contact; Diazepam; Female; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Pharmaceutical Vehicl

1995

Trials

3 trials available for diazepam and Pruritus

ArticleYear
[On the efficacy of psychopharmaceutic agents in atopic neurodermatitis: comparative study of diazepam (Valium), promethazine (Phenergan) and placebo].
    Dermatologica, 1967, Volume: 135, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dermatitis, Atopic; Diazepam; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neurodermatitis;

1967
Psychosomatic disorders in general practice: comparisons of treatment with flupenthixol, diazepam and sulpiride.
    Pharmatherapeutica, 1985, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Clinical Trials as Topic; Colonic Diseases, Functional; Diazepam; Double-Blind Method; Female

1985
Influence of antihistamines, sedatives, and aspirin on experimental itch.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1973, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: Aspirin; Clinical Trials as Topic; Depression, Chemical; Diazepam; Erythema; Histamine; Histamine H1

1973

Other Studies

7 other studies available for diazepam and Pruritus

ArticleYear
A clinical report of the management of episodic idiopathic pruritus occurring during endodontic therapy.
    Journal of endodontics, 2013, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthetics, Local; Dental Anxiety; Diazepam; Diphenhydramine; Female; His

2013
The symptom of restless legs.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1967, Jun-17, Volume: 1, Issue:24

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anemia, Hypochromic; Chlordiazepoxide; Diazepam; Female; Humans; Iron; Leg; Male; Middl

1967
[Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: effect of diazepam blood levels].
    Revista chilena de obstetricia y ginecologia, 1983, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Cholestasis, Intrahepatic; Diazepam; Female; Humans; Inactivation, Metabolic; Pregnancy; Pregnancy C

1983
Cross-reactive type IV hypersensitivity reactions to benzodiazepines revealed by patch testing.
    Contact dermatitis, 1995, Volume: 33, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Benzodiazepinones; Cross Reactions; Dermatitis, Allergic Conta

1995
Local alcohol injection of the vulva: discussion of 35 cases.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 1979, Volume: 54, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anesthesia, General; Anesthesia, Local; Diazepam; Ethanol; Female; Humans; Injections;

1979
[Uremic pruritus in chronic kidney failure with hemodialysis].
    Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 1992, Volume: 50 Suppl

    Topics: Diazepam; Histamine; Histamine Antagonists; Humans; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Lidocaine; Parathyroide

1992
[An experimental and clinical investigation concerning the antipruritic effect of pharmaceutical preparations].
    Arztliche Forschung, 1968, Jun-10, Volume: 22, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Dermatologic Agents; Dermatology; Diazepam; Eczema; Femal

1968