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Paraldehyde.

Posted by JP on 19 February, 2008

Paraldehyde is an anti-epileptic medicine belonging to a group of medicines called barbiturates.

The brain and nerves are made up of many nerve cells that communicate with each other through electrical signals. These signals must be carefully regulated for the brain and nerves to function properly. When abnormally rapid and repetitive electrical signals are released in the brain, it becomes over-stimulated and normal function is disturbed. This results in fits or seizures. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lorazepam.

Posted by JP on 13 February, 2008

Lorazepam (also known by its brand name Ativan or Temesta) is a benzodiazepine drug with short to medium duration of action. It has all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, sedative/hypnotic, amnesic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant, to different extents. Read the rest of this entry »

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