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zopiclone and Delirium

zopiclone has been researched along with Delirium in 2 studies

zopiclone: S(+)-enantiomer of racemic zopiclone; azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; was term of zopiclone 2004-2007
zopiclone : A pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine compound having a 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxyl group at the 5-position, a 5-chloropyridin-2-yl group at the 6-position and an oxo-substituent at the 7-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
"Both insomnia and its treatment can lead to the development of delirium in older adults."5.48Delirium associated with only one dose of zopiclone in an older adult. ( Isik, AT; Kalan, U; Soysal, P, 2018)
"Zopiclone was resumed at a lower dose and delirium resolved completely."5.33Zopiclone withdrawal: an unusual cause of delirium in the elderly. ( Chiu, PK; Chu, LW; Wong, CP, 2005)
"Both insomnia and its treatment can lead to the development of delirium in older adults."1.48Delirium associated with only one dose of zopiclone in an older adult. ( Isik, AT; Kalan, U; Soysal, P, 2018)
"Zopiclone was resumed at a lower dose and delirium resolved completely."1.33Zopiclone withdrawal: an unusual cause of delirium in the elderly. ( Chiu, PK; Chu, LW; Wong, CP, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kalan, U1
Soysal, P1
Isik, AT1
Wong, CP1
Chiu, PK1
Chu, LW1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for zopiclone and Delirium

ArticleYear
Delirium associated with only one dose of zopiclone in an older adult.
    Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society, 2018, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Antioxidants; Azabicyclo Compounds; Delirium; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedat

2018
Zopiclone withdrawal: an unusual cause of delirium in the elderly.
    Age and ageing, 2005, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Azabicyclo Compounds; Delirium; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Piperazines; Substanc

2005