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phenobarbital and Anti-MuSK Myasthenia Gravis

phenobarbital has been researched along with Anti-MuSK Myasthenia Gravis 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
" Five years later she developed myasthenia gravis, and phenytoin was replaced by valproic acid and phenobarbital."3.68Epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, and effect of plasmapheresis on antiepileptic drug concentrations. ( Jenkins, DC; Lai, CW; Leppik, IE; Sood, P, 1990)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lai, CW1
Leppik, IE1
Jenkins, DC1
Sood, P1
Ravn-Jonsen, A1
Lunding, M1
Secher, O1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for phenobarbital and Anti-MuSK Myasthenia Gravis

ArticleYear
Epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, and effect of plasmapheresis on antiepileptic drug concentrations.
    Archives of neurology, 1990, Volume: 47, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Combined Modality Therapy; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilepsy, Temporal Lob

1990
Excretion of phenobarbitone in urine after intake of large doses.
    Acta pharmacologica et toxicologica, 1969, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Chromatography, Paper; Humans; Male; Methods; Middle Aged; Myasthenia Gravis; Phenobarbital; Spectro

1969