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zolpidem and Delirium

zolpidem has been researched along with Delirium in 9 studies

Zolpidem: An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.
zolpidem : An imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine compound having a 4-tolyl group at the 2-position, an N,N-dimethylcarbamoylmethyl group at the 3-position and a methyl substituent at the 6-position.

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
"To report a case of an elderly woman sustaining an episode of delirium after one dose of zolpidem."7.71Delirium associated with zolpidem. ( Brodeur, MR; Stirling, AL, 2001)
" Patients with assistive devices, taking zolpidem, and with a higher MDAS score, and a positive delirium screening reported more frequent falls."3.81Frequency and factors associated with falls in patients with advanced cancer presenting to an outpatient supportive care clinic. ( Bruera, E; de la Cruz, MG; Kuriya, M; Palla, S; Wei, W; Yennurajalingam, S, 2015)
" Compared with patients without postoperative delirium, patients who had this complication were more likely to have received zolpidem and benzodiazepines postoperatively and to have a history of arrhythmias, renal disease, and congestive heart failure."3.81Outcomes associated with postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery. ( Denslow, SA; Hooper, V; Mangusan, RF; Travis, L, 2015)
"To report a case of an elderly woman sustaining an episode of delirium after one dose of zolpidem."3.71Delirium associated with zolpidem. ( Brodeur, MR; Stirling, AL, 2001)
"Delirium is characterized by disturbances of consciousness, attention, cognition, and perception and is the most common reason for acute cognitive dysfunction in hospitalized elderly patients."1.33Medication sleuth: an important role for pharmacists in determining the etiology of delirium. ( Collins, RJ, 2006)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (11.11)18.2507
2000's3 (33.33)29.6817
2010's3 (33.33)24.3611
2020's2 (22.22)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Westermeyer, J1
Carr, TM1
Nagamine, T1
Kuriya, M1
Yennurajalingam, S1
de la Cruz, MG1
Wei, W1
Palla, S1
Bruera, E1
Mangusan, RF1
Hooper, V1
Denslow, SA1
Travis, L1
Aggarwal, A1
Sharma, DD1
Collins, RJ1
Katz, SE1
Freudenreich, O1
Menza, M1
Brodeur, MR1
Stirling, AL1

Reviews

1 review available for zolpidem and Delirium

ArticleYear
Zolpidem-Associated Consequences: An Updated Literature Review With Case Reports.
    The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 2020, Volume: 208, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Delirium; Hallucinations; Homicide; Humans; Male; Rage; Risk Factors; Sleep Aids, Pharm

2020

Other Studies

8 other studies available for zolpidem and Delirium

ArticleYear
Long-term preoperative use of zolpidem is associated with postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip surgery.
    Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society, 2021, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Postoperative Complications; Risk Factors; Zolpidem

2021
Frequency and factors associated with falls in patients with advanced cancer presenting to an outpatient supportive care clinic.
    Palliative & supportive care, 2015, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Accidental Falls; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Anorexia; Delirium; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Hypnotics

2015
Outcomes associated with postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery.
    American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2015, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Accidental Falls; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Benzodiazepines; Blood Loss,

2015
Zolpidem withdrawal delirium: a case report.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2010,Fall, Volume: 22, Issue:4

    Topics: Behavioral Symptoms; Delirium; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Male; Middle Aged; Pyridines; Substa

2010
Medication sleuth: an important role for pharmacists in determining the etiology of delirium.
    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2006, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Delirium; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Overdose; Female; Hospitalization; Humans; Hypnotics a

2006
Possible paroxetine-zolpidem interaction.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 152, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Delirium; Drug Interactions; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Paroxetine; Pyridi

1995
Zolpidem-related delirium: a case report.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 61, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Delirium; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Pyridines; Sex Factors; Sleep Wake Disorde

2000
Delirium associated with zolpidem.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 35, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Area Under Curve; Delirium; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2001