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phenobarbital and Water Intoxication

phenobarbital has been researched along with Water Intoxication 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.

Water Intoxication: A condition resulting from the excessive retention of water with sodium depletion.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A case of infantile seizures of unusual etiology and presentation is described."1.27Infantile seizures caused by voluntary water intoxication. ( Gold, I; Koenigsberg, M, 1986)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Lipsitz, DJ1
Gold, I1
Koenigsberg, M1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for phenobarbital and Water Intoxication

ArticleYear
Herbal teas and water intoxication in a young child.
    The Journal of family practice, 1984, Volume: 18, Issue:6

    Topics: Beverages; Female; Fluid Therapy; Humans; Hyponatremia; Infant; Magnoliopsida; Phenobarbital; Seizur

1984
Infantile seizures caused by voluntary water intoxication.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1986, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Hot Temperature; Humans; Infant; Male; Phenobarbital; Seizures; Water Intox

1986