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phenobarbital and Alcohol Problem

phenobarbital has been researched along with Alcohol Problem in 2 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Phenobarbital and LZ were similarly effective in the treatment of mild/moderate alcohol withdrawal in the ED and at 48 hours."2.76A prospective, randomized, trial of phenobarbital versus benzodiazepines for acute alcohol withdrawal. ( Barnes, RL; Dery, RA; Hendey, GW; Mentler, P; Snowden, B, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mahmoud, S1
Anderson, E1
Vosooghi, A1
Herring, AA1
Hendey, GW1
Dery, RA1
Barnes, RL1
Snowden, B1
Mentler, P1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Phenobarbital Versus Ativan for Refractory Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment in the Intensive Care Unit[NCT04156464]Phase 4142 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2020-07-06Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for phenobarbital and Alcohol Problem

ArticleYear
A prospective, randomized, trial of phenobarbital versus benzodiazepines for acute alcohol withdrawal.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2011, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Chlordiazepoxide; Female; GABA Modulators; Humans;

2011

Other Studies

1 other study available for phenobarbital and Alcohol Problem

ArticleYear
Treatment of opioid and alcohol withdrawal in a cohort of emergency department patients.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021, Volume: 43

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Buprenorphine; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Humans;

2021