Lorazepam confirmed as first-line treatment for stopping prolonged seizures in children Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 April 2018 8:00 PM ISTIntravenous lorazepam is as effective as intravenous diazepam for stopping children’s tonic-clonic seizures in hospital. Lorazepam also results in...
Diazepam nasal spray for emergency treatment of repetitive seizures Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli2 Oct 2018 7:28 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received the New Drug Application (NDA) for Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray) for the treatment of acute...
Anti-anxiety drugs most misused drugs : American Psychiatric Association Hina Zahid17 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTAccording to a study appearing in the Journal Psychiatric Services Anti-anxiety drugs are the most misused drugs and misuse of these prescription...
Benzodiazepines intake may increase miscarriage risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 April 2019 7:20 PM ISTPOLAND: Benzodiazepines are the drugs used for the treatment of anxiety during pregnancy. A new study has however found that women taking...
Benzodiazepines use during early pregnancy increases miscarriage risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTBenzodiazepine use in early pregnancy is associated with increased risk for spontaneous abortion, according to a study. The study has appeared in JAMA...
Researchers examine potential misuse of anti-anxiety medication: Study Hina Zahid10 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTAs part of a recent study, researchers examined the potential misuse of anti-anxiety medication.There is concern about the misuse of the sedative...
Rare case of Candida pericarditis in an immunocompetent adult: a report Hina Zahid2 Aug 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Anthony Matta at Faculty of Medicine, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Kaslik, Lebanon and colleagues have reported a rare case of The case has...
Diazepam nasal spray safe, convenient option for seizure control in kids Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Dec 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Valtoco (NRL-1; Diazepam Nasal Spray) was safe, well-tolerated and had high bioavailability in patients with poor seizure control, according to a...
Can Mothers immediately breastfeed infants after Anesthesia ? Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTBrazil: Mothers are often advised to "pump-and-dump" their milk for 24 hours after they have undergone anesthesia to prevent the passage of the...
Once prescribed, 25% of elderly become dependent on benzodiazepines: JAMA Hina Zahid13 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTAccording to a new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine once prescribed, 25% of the elderly become dependent on sedatives like benzodiazepines....
