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methylphenidate and Delirium of Mixed Origin

methylphenidate has been researched along with Delirium of Mixed Origin in 13 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Research Excerpts

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"To investigate the clinical improvement observed in patients with advanced cancer and hypoactive delirium after the administration of methylphenidate hydrochloride."9.11Methylphenidate hydrochloride improves cognitive function in patients with advanced cancer and hypoactive delirium: a prospective clinical study. ( Gagnon, B; Low, G; Schreier, G, 2005)
"Delirium is frequently observed in terminally ill cancer patients, but complete remission is often difficult to achieve."5.31Successful palliation of hypoactive delirium due to multi-organ failure by oral methylphenidate. ( Chihara, S; Inoue, S; Morita, T; Otani, H; Tsunoda, J, 2000)
"To investigate the clinical improvement observed in patients with advanced cancer and hypoactive delirium after the administration of methylphenidate hydrochloride."5.11Methylphenidate hydrochloride improves cognitive function in patients with advanced cancer and hypoactive delirium: a prospective clinical study. ( Gagnon, B; Low, G; Schreier, G, 2005)
"The reviewed studies support the use of methylphenidate to improve end-of-life patient cognitive functions, particularly in the case of hypoactive delirium."4.86[Using psychostimulants in end-of-life patients with hypoactive delirium and cognitive disorders: A literature review]. ( Elie, D; Gagnon, B; Gagnon, P; Giguère, A, 2010)
"Methylphenidate provides a safe and effective alternative to tricyclic antidepressants in medically ill populations but appears to be less effective in the presence of delirium."3.68Methylphenidate in depressed medically ill patients. ( Ahmed, I; Hurwitz, S; Rosenberg, PB, 1991)
"Delirium has been well defined and reported as a significant problem in populations of patients receiving palliative care."1.32Psychostimulants and delirium in patients receiving palliative care. ( Brown, D; Keen, JC, 2004)
"Delirium is frequently observed in terminally ill cancer patients, but complete remission is often difficult to achieve."1.31Successful palliation of hypoactive delirium due to multi-organ failure by oral methylphenidate. ( Chihara, S; Inoue, S; Morita, T; Otani, H; Tsunoda, J, 2000)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (23.08)18.7374
1990's2 (15.38)18.2507
2000's6 (46.15)29.6817
2010's2 (15.38)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Vérité, F1
Micallef, J1
Elie, D1
Gagnon, P1
Gagnon, B2
Giguère, A1
Meyers, BJ1
van Ojen, RL1
Rikkert, MG1
Geurts, AC1
Lem, FC1
Low, G1
Schreier, G1
Keen, JC1
Brown, D1
Hales, RE1
Hershey, SC1
Morita, T1
Otani, H1
Tsunoda, J1
Inoue, S1
Chihara, S1
Levenson, JA1
Rosenberg, PB1
Ahmed, I1
Hurwitz, S1
Ketchum, JS1
Sidell, FR1
Crowell, EB1
Aghajanian, GK1
Hayes, AH1
Malkin, M1
Hirsch, AC1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methylphenidate and Delirium of Mixed Origin

ArticleYear
[Using psychostimulants in end-of-life patients with hypoactive delirium and cognitive disorders: A literature review].
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2010, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognition Disorders; Confusion; Delirium; Depress

2010
Psychopharmacologic issues in the diagnosis and treatment of organic mental disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Delirium; Dementia;

1984

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Delirium of Mixed Origin

ArticleYear
Methylphenidate hydrochloride improves cognitive function in patients with advanced cancer and hypoactive delirium: a prospective clinical study.
    Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognition; Delirium; Female;

2005

Other Studies

10 other studies available for methylphenidate and Delirium of Mixed Origin

ArticleYear
[Acute psychiatric symptoms during methylphenidate intravenous injections: A case report].
    Therapie, 2017, Volume: 72, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delirium; Humans; Injections, Int

2017
[The treatment with methylphenidate of demoralisation, apathy and hypoactive delirium in patients with somatic illness].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2004, Aug-28, Volume: 148, Issue:35

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delirium; Depression; Female; Humans; Lymphoma, B-Ce

2004
[The treatment with methylphenidate of demoralisation, apathy and hypoactive delirium in patients with somatic illness].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2004, Nov-27, Volume: 148, Issue:48

    Topics: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clinical Trials as Topic; Delirium; Depression; Diagnosis, Differ

2004
[The treatment with methylphenidate of demoralisation, apathy and hypoactive delirium in patients with somatic illness].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2004, Nov-27, Volume: 148, Issue:48

    Topics: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delirium; Depression; Humans; Methylphenidate; Somatoform Disorde

2004
Psychostimulants and delirium in patients receiving palliative care.
    Palliative & supportive care, 2004, Volume: 2, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delirium; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Kidney Neoplasms;

2004
Successful palliation of hypoactive delirium due to multi-organ failure by oral methylphenidate.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2000, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delirium; Female; Humans; Methylphenidate; Middle Aged; Multiple

2000
Should psychostimulants be used to treat delirious patients with depressed mood?
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1992, Volume: 53, Issue:2

    Topics: Delirium; Depression; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Methylphenidate

1992
Methylphenidate in depressed medically ill patients.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1991, Volume: 52, Issue:6

    Topics: Adjustment Disorders; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Clinical Trials as

1991
Atropine, scopolamine, and ditran: comparative pharmacology and antagonists in man.
    Psychopharmacologia, 1973, Jan-01, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Acridines; Adult; Atropine; Behavior; Blood Pressure; Central Nervous System; Delirium; Glycolates;

1973
Postanesthetic delirium and its treatment. Preliminary report.
    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1966, Volume: 21, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, General; Barbiturates; Child; Child, Preschool; Delirium; Female; Humans; Hydroxy

1966