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phenobarbital and Airway Obstruction

phenobarbital has been researched along with Airway Obstruction in 6 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Airway Obstruction: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"All had central sleep apnea, three had hypoventilation, and none had obstructive apnea observed on polygraphic recordings."1.26Episodic complete airway obstruction in infants. ( Kelly, DH; Shannon, DC, 1981)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kelly, DH1
Shannon, DC1
Reed, CE1
Sims, JH1
doPico, GA1
Votteri, BA1
Melcher, L1
Badiei, B1
Faciane, J1
Sly, RM1
Alexander, E1
Conomy, JP1
McNamara, JO1

Trials

3 trials available for phenobarbital and Airway Obstruction

ArticleYear
Bronchodilator effect of ephedrine and theophylline after two to four weeks of repeated dosing.
    Chest, 1978, Volume: 73, Issue:6 Suppl

    Topics: Adult; Airway Obstruction; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Therapy, Combination; Ephedrine; Forced Ex

1978
A comparative trial of pirbuterol and Tedral in patients with reversible airway obstruction.
    Annals of allergy, 1979, Volume: 43, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Airway Obstruction; Blood Pressure; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Combinations; Ephedr

1979
Effect of theophylline, ephedrine and their combination upon exercise-induced airway obstruction.
    Annals of allergy, 1975, Volume: 35, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Airway Obstruction; Child; Drug Combinations; Ephedrine; Female; Humans; Male; Peak Expi

1975

Other Studies

3 other studies available for phenobarbital and Airway Obstruction

ArticleYear
Episodic complete airway obstruction in infants.
    Pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 67, Issue:6

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newb

1981
Medical management of closed head injuries.
    Clinical neurosurgery, 1972, Volume: 19

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Airway Obstruction; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Blood Transfusion; Cerebral Angi

1972
Emergency management of the patient with seizures. 1. Generalized status epilepticus.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1974, Volume: 55, Issue:2

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Anesthesia, General; Anticonvulsants; Blood Pressure Determination; Blood Specim

1974