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verapamil and Consciousness, Loss of

verapamil has been researched along with Consciousness, Loss of in 2 studies

Verapamil: A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent.
verapamil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dexverapamil and (S)-verapamil. An L-type calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine class, it is used (particularly as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmia, and as a preventive medication for migraine.
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-{[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl](methyl)amino}-2-(propan-2-yl)pentanenitrile : A tertiary amino compound that is 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine in which the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen are replaced by a methyl group and a 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In 11 of 25 patients (44%) with sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) who received intravenous verapamil (5 to 10 mg), acute severe hypotension or loss of consciousness developed, necessitating immediate cardioversion."7.67Hazards of intravenous verapamil for sustained ventricular tachycardia. ( Buxton, AE; Doherty, JU; Flores, B; Josephson, ME; Marchlinski, FE, 1987)
"In 11 of 25 patients (44%) with sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) who received intravenous verapamil (5 to 10 mg), acute severe hypotension or loss of consciousness developed, necessitating immediate cardioversion."3.67Hazards of intravenous verapamil for sustained ventricular tachycardia. ( Buxton, AE; Doherty, JU; Flores, B; Josephson, ME; Marchlinski, FE, 1987)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Marsh, E1
O'Callaghan, P1
Smith, P1
Buxton, AE1
Marchlinski, FE1
Doherty, JU1
Flores, B1
Josephson, ME1

Reviews

1 review available for verapamil and Consciousness, Loss of

ArticleYear
The humble electrocardiogram.
    Practical neurology, 2008, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Brain Diseases; Electrocardiography; Heart; Humans; Nervous S

2008

Other Studies

1 other study available for verapamil and Consciousness, Loss of

ArticleYear
Hazards of intravenous verapamil for sustained ventricular tachycardia.
    The American journal of cardiology, 1987, May-01, Volume: 59, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Electric Countershock; Humans; Hypotension; Injections, Intravenous; Middle Aged; Risk;

1987