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phenobarbital and Cot Death

phenobarbital has been researched along with Cot Death 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-19903 (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
Kăferstein, H1
Staak, M1
Sticht, G1
Kelly, DH1
Shannon, DC1
Thomas, D1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for phenobarbital and Cot Death

ArticleYear
[Results of chemico-toxicologic studies on infants].
    Beitrage zur gerichtlichen Medizin, 1983, Volume: 41

    Topics: Barbiturates; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Phenobarbital; Sudden Infant Death; Tis

1983
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
Infants of drug-addicted mothers.
    Australian paediatric journal, 1988, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Neonatal Abstinence Syn

1988