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Filter by:The main objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of akathisia with Droperidol, the prophylactic treatment of post operative nausea and vomiting, used at two different doses, versus control group (Ondansetron), in outpatient surgery.The primary endpoint is to compare the number of observed akathisia (Barnes score > 1) in the Droperidol arms (0,625 mg and 1,25 mg) versus Ondansetron 4 hours after recovery from anesthesia.The assumption is that there is a greater risk of akathisia among patients taking Droperidol in prevention of NPVO, that among patients taking Ondansetron.
Study Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of metoclopramide administration in bolus versus slow infusion medications in ED patients complaining of nausea for the determination of the therapeutic effect and prevention of akathisia. Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. The investigation was held between 01 March 2007 and 01 May 2008, in the Emergency Department of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine. The patients with moderate to severe nausea randomized and divided into two groups as for the previously planned administration type of drug. Ten mg metoclopramide was administered in one group with slow infusion (SIG) in 15 minutes, via 2 minutes bolus infusion (BIG) into the other group. Whole procedure was observed, akathisia and nausea scores and vital changes were recorded.
ABSTRACT Study Objective: To compare the effects of midazolam and diphenhydramine for the prevention of metoclopramide induced akathisia. Methods: This randomized, double-blind and controlled trial aimed to investigate co-administered midazolam versus diphenhydramine in the prophylaxis of metoclopramide induced akathisia. Patients 18 through 65 years of age who presented to the ED with primary or secondary complaints of nausea and/or moderate to severe vascular type headache were eligible for this study. Patients were randomized to one of the fallowing three groups: (1) metoclopramide 10 mg + midazolam 1.5 mg (2) metoclopramide 10 mg + diphenhydramine 20 mg (3) metoclopramide 10 mg + placebo. Metoclopramide was administered as a 2 minutes bolus infusion. Midazolam, diphenhydramine and normal saline solution administered as a 15 minutes slow infusion. Whole procedure was observed, akathisia and sedation scores and vital changes were recorded.
Akathisia is a movement disorder that is often a side effect of certain psychiatric drugs. People with akathisia are unable to sit or keep still, complain of restlessness, fidget, rock from foot to foot, and pace. Akathisia is sometimes called “restless legs syndrome.” The drugs that can cause akathisia are most often used to treat patients with schizophrenia or mental retardation (MR). This study will evaluate akathisia in both schizophrenic and MR patients who either have long-term akathisia or who are starting treatment with psychiatric drugs.