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famotidine and Delirium

famotidine has been researched along with Delirium in 2 studies

Famotidine: A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Delirium: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To describe a patient who developed delirium when switched from cimetidine to famotidine."7.71Delirium following a switch from cimetidine to famotidine. ( Chen, CH; Ho, CS; Kao, CR; Sheu, JJ; Yuan, RY, 2001)
"To describe a patient who developed delirium when switched from cimetidine to famotidine."3.71Delirium following a switch from cimetidine to famotidine. ( Chen, CH; Ho, CS; Kao, CR; Sheu, JJ; Yuan, RY, 2001)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ogawa, M1
Shinjo, T1
Tei, Y1
Morita, T1
Yuan, RY1
Kao, CR1
Sheu, JJ1
Chen, CH1
Ho, CS1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for famotidine and Delirium

ArticleYear
Uncommon underlying etiologies of reversible delirium in terminally ill cancer patients.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 2006, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Delirium; Famotidine; Female; Humans; Hyperammonemia; Male; Neoplasms; Pall

2006
Delirium following a switch from cimetidine to famotidine.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 35, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Cimetidine; Delirium; Famotidine; Female; Humans; Stomach Ulcer

2001