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piracetam and Delirium

piracetam has been researched along with Delirium in 2 studies

Piracetam: A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

Delirium: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Delirium related to levetiracetam has not been previously described in the literature and is infrequently associated with amiodarone."7.76Separate episodes of delirium associated with levetiracetam and amiodarone treatment in an elderly woman. ( Bugg, KS; Foley, KT, 2010)
"Delirium is a serious postoperative complication after general anaesthesia."6.40[Piracetam in anesthesia for prevention of postoperative delirium]. ( Gallinat, J; Hegerl, U; Möller, HJ, 1999)
"Delirium related to levetiracetam has not been previously described in the literature and is infrequently associated with amiodarone."3.76Separate episodes of delirium associated with levetiracetam and amiodarone treatment in an elderly woman. ( Bugg, KS; Foley, KT, 2010)
"Delirium is a serious postoperative complication after general anaesthesia."2.40[Piracetam in anesthesia for prevention of postoperative delirium]. ( Gallinat, J; Hegerl, U; Möller, HJ, 1999)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Foley, KT1
Bugg, KS1
Gallinat, J1
Möller, HJ1
Hegerl, U1

Reviews

1 review available for piracetam and Delirium

ArticleYear
[Piracetam in anesthesia for prevention of postoperative delirium].
    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS, 1999, Volume: 34, Issue:9

    Topics: Anesthesia, General; Animals; Delirium; Humans; Neuroprotective Agents; Piracetam; Postoperative Per

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for piracetam and Delirium

ArticleYear
Separate episodes of delirium associated with levetiracetam and amiodarone treatment in an elderly woman.
    The American journal of geriatric pharmacotherapy, 2010, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Amiodarone; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anticonvulsants; Delirium; Dose-Response Rela

2010