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phenobarbital and Apnea, Sleep

phenobarbital has been researched along with Apnea, Sleep in 3 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
"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 (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)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
Willis, J1
Gould, JB1
Donati, F1
Schäffler, L1
Vassella, F1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for phenobarbital and Apnea, Sleep

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
Periodic alpha seizures with apnea in a newborn.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 1980, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Alpha Rhythm; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Postmature; Infant, Small for Gestational Age

1980
Prolonged epileptic apneas in a newborn: a case report with ictal EEG recording.
    Neuropediatrics, 1995, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Phenobarbi

1995