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Relationship between thyroid hormones and central nervous system metabolism in physiological and pathological conditions
Thyroid hormones (THs) play an important role in the regulation of energy metabolism. They also take part in processes associated with the central...
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Consider using selected antiepileptics to reduce the frequency of various types of headaches
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are among the best studied medications for the prevention of migraine and other headache disorders. The efficacy profiles...
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Neurological consequences of COVID-19
In December 2019, cases of pneumonia caused by infection with the previously unknown severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),...
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Effects of carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, valproic acid and levetiracetam on bone microarchitecture in rats
BackgroundMetabolic bone disease and fractures are a great problem for patients with epilepsy. The use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is known to play...
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Long-term vigabatrin treatment modifies pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures in mice: focused on GABA brain concentration
BackgroundThe goal of our study was to examine the long-term effect of vigabatrin (VGB), a γ -aminobutyric acid aminotransferase (GABA-AT) inhibitor...
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Capsaicin 8% dermal patch in peripheral neuropathic pain: a profile of its use
A dermal patch containing a high (8%) capsaicin concentration (hereafter referred to as the capsaicin 8% dermal patch) [Qutenza ® ] is a useful option...
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Synthesis of 4-Phenylpyrrolidone Derivatives with Anticonvulsant and Nootropic Activity
New 4-phenylpyrrolidone derivatives were designed from racetam structures that combine nootropic and anticonvulsant activity. The proposed compounds...
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Sigma receptors and neurological disorders
Sigma receptors were identified relatively recently, and their presence has been confirmed in the central nervous system and peripheral organs....
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Synthesis of Aminoalkyl Dibenzofuranone Oxime Derivatives Possessing Anticonvulsant Activity
A new group of aminoalkyl dibenzofuranone oxime derivatives was designed and synthesized. Several compounds were found to exhibit anticonvulsant...
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Synthesis and Anticonvulsant Activity of New 2-(4-Oxo-2-Thioxo-1,4-Dihydro-3(2h)-Quinazolinyl)Acetamides
A search for new anticonvulsants led to a series of 2-(4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,4-dihydro-3(2 H )-quinazolinyl)- acetamides that were synthesized by reacting...
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Unlocking the concealed targets using system biology map** for Alzheimer’s disease
BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) constitutes a neural loss in histology of brain with involvement of complex genomic and environmental factors....
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Influence of genetic variants of CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 on antiepileptic drug metabolism in pediatric patients with refractory epilepsy
BackgroundIdentified the polymorphisms of CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 , within a rigorously selected population of pediatric patients with...
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Antiepileptogenic effects of Ethosuximide and Levetiracetam in WAG/Rij rats are only temporary
BackgroundWAG/Rij rats represent a validated genetic animal model of epileptogenesis, absence epilepsy and depressive-like comorbidity. Some...
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Risk of Extrapyramidal Syndromes Associated With Psychotropic Polypharmacy: A Study Based on Large-Scale Japanese Claims Data
Background:Psychotropic polypharmacy is common in clinical practice although supporting evidence is limited. Extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS) are...
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Analysis of the Cerebrovascular Effect of a Dibenzofuran Oxime Derivative
The cerebrovascular properties of 3,4,6,7,8,9-hexahydrodibenzo[ b,d ]furan-1(2 H )-one O -(4-cinnamoyl)oxime (C 21 H 21 NO 3 , GIZ-272) were studied. The...
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Outcome measures in pediatric polypharmacy research: a sco** review
IntroductionVarious methods have been used to interpret the reports of pediatric polypharmacy across the literature. This is the first sco** review...
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DISCUSSION OF HERBAL DRUGS BASED ON THE BIOGENETIC CLASSIFICATION OF THEIR MAIN ACTIVE COMPONENTS
Honey is prepared by honey-bees (Apis mellifera) from the nectar and honeydew of flowers. After chemical conversion by the gastric juices in the... -
Treatment of migraine: a review of disease burden and an update on the therapeutic landscape for pharmacists
Given the key role of pharmacists as a healthcare resource for patients seeking treatment of headache associated with migraine, this review...
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Mucuna pruriens Seed Extract: a Possible Protective Agent Against Ochratoxin A Neurodegeneration
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC., Fabaceae, an herbal phytomedicine used in Indian traditional Ayurvedic medicinal concoctions, is known to mediate...
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Intra-hippocampal microinjection of oxytocin produced antiepileptic effect on the pentylenetetrazol-induced epilepsy in rats
BackgroundIn addition to its role as a circulating hormone, oxytocin can also act as a neurotransmitter and a neuromodulator within the brain. In...