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pyridoxine and Convulsions, Febrile

pyridoxine has been researched along with Convulsions, Febrile in 2 studies

4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol: structure in first source
vitamin B6 : Any member of the group of pyridines that exhibit biological activity against vitamin B6 deficiency. Vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia, electroencephalographic abnormalities, dermatitis with cheilosis (scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth) and glossitis (swollen tongue), depression and confusion, and weakened immune function. Vitamin B6 consists of the vitamers pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine and their respective 5'-phosphate esters (and includes their corresponding ionized and salt forms).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The risk of recurrences was significantly lower in children receiving continuous phenobarbital therapy than placebo (odds ratio 0."2.40A meta-analytic review of the preventive treatment of recurrences of febrile seizures. ( Rantala, H; Tarkka, R; Uhari, M, 1997)

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
McKiernan, J1
Mellor, DH1
Court, S1
Rantala, H1
Tarkka, R1
Uhari, M1

Reviews

1 review available for pyridoxine and Convulsions, Febrile

ArticleYear
A meta-analytic review of the preventive treatment of recurrences of febrile seizures.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1997, Volume: 131, Issue:6

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Chi-Square Distribution; Child; Diazepam; Drug Administration Schedule; Fever; Huma

1997

Trials

1 trial available for pyridoxine and Convulsions, Febrile

ArticleYear
A controlled trial of pyridoxine supplementation in children with febrile convulsions.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: 3-Hydroxyanthranilic Acid; Child, Preschool; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Humans; Infant; Kynur

1981