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memantine and Syncope

memantine has been researched along with Syncope in 3 studies

Syncope: A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp367-9)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To evaluate the effect of cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) and memantine on the risk of falls, syncope, and related events, defined as fracture and accidental injury."4.87Dementia medications and risk of falls, syncope, and related adverse events: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ( Berry, SD; Brown, RT; Ding, EL; Kiel, DP; Kim, DH, 2011)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (66.67)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Curcio, F1
Testa, G1
Ceccofiglio, A1
Martone, AM1
Riccio, D1
Nicosia, F1
Noro, G1
Bellelli, G1
Bo, M1
Mussi, C1
Landi, F1
Ungar, A1
Abete, P1
Kim, DH1
Brown, RT1
Ding, EL1
Kiel, DP1
Berry, SD1
Ng, B1

Reviews

1 review available for memantine and Syncope

ArticleYear
Dementia medications and risk of falls, syncope, and related adverse events: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2011, Volume: 59, Issue:6

    Topics: Accidental Falls; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cholinesterase I

2011

Other Studies

2 other studies available for memantine and Syncope

ArticleYear
Memantine Induces Reflex Syncope in Elderly Patients With Dementia: Results From the Syncope and Dementia Study (SYD-Study).
    Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2020, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Dementia; Humans; Memantine; Reflex; Syncope

2020
ACP Journal Club. Review: cholinesterase inhibitors but not memantine increase syncope in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
    Annals of internal medicine, 2011, Nov-15, Volume: 155, Issue:10

    Topics: Accidental Falls; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Cognition Disorders; Dementia; Dopamine Agents; Female;

2011