antipsychotics/vomiting

A total of 90 adult patients undergoing FESS procedure for sinusitis with postoperative nasal packing. Written informed consent will be obtained from all patients before randomization. Patients will be divided equally into two groups the first 45 patients will be assigned to chlorepheniramine

In the gastrointestinal (GI) system, the most well-described manifestation of prolonged cannabis use is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). CHS is characterized by severe cyclic nausea and vomiting and associated with abdominal pain.The pathophysiology of CHS is poorly understood but may involve

This is a dose escalation safety/tolerability study to evaluate the presence of TFP-related adverse events in DBA subjects, and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of TFP in DBA. If tolerated, this trial will support either a proof of concept trial of low-dose TFP in DBA, or the

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the effective and life-saving treatment modality used in psychiatry for a long time because it responds more rapidly than pharmacological treatment. ECT is used safely in treatment-resistant depression, and in psychiatric disorders such as mania,

Scientific background Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication occurring in 5 to 50 % of elderly patients following an operation. Delirium is a serious complication leading to many medical as well as social and economical consequences. Several studies suggest that, both, the choice of

OBJECTIVES The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Methotrexate compared to placebo, as add-on to anti-psychotics in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. ENDPOINTS Primary outcome measure: PANSS positive score at the end of the trial. Secondary

INTRODUCTION Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), defined as the presence of symptoms or lesions that can be attributed to the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, is an increasingly prevalent condition in Western societies. The most typical symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation,

Children and adolescents registered with confirmed diagnosis of cancer will be assessed for eligibility criteria and enrolled in the study. Subjects will be randomized into study and control groups using table of random numbers generated by computer. Sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes

About 60 gynecologic cancer patients' medical records are expected to collect and analyze in this retrospective study. The data collection from medical records of gynecologic cancer patients who had received chemotherapy with or without prescription drug treatment for cancer-related fatigue include

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease of aging, affecting an estimated 5.2 million Americans and predicted to increase to 13.8 million by 2050. AD affects both cognition and emotion. Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in AD are a major cause of burden to patients,

This study will be a randomized control trial where patients will be randomized to receive intramuscular olanzapine or oral clonidine as the first intervention given for treatment of opiate withdrawal. This study will not be blinded. Screening and enrollment: Research Associates will screen patients

Nausea and vomiting remains a common and difficult to manage consequence of chemotherapy despite prophylaxis. These symptoms can often lead to a decreased quality of life, dehydration, and malnutrition. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that blocks multiple neuronal receptors involved in

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior that gradually worsen over time. With an aging population, AD is an escalating problem, currently affecting an estimated 35 million people worldwide, with this number expected to grow

Hypersalivation (sialorrhea or ptyalism) is known as a frequent, disturbing, uncomfortable adverse effect of clozapine therapy that may persist for several years. This side effect is usually dose-related. It may occur all over the day, but it is most pronounced during night sleep, since swallowing

Background: The provision of clinically-assisted hydration (CAH) at the end-of-life is one of the most contentious issues in medicine, and indeed within the general population. The reasons for contention include: - the lack of evidence for / against CAH; - the disparate opinions of healthcare