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Anterograde Amnesia Summary

230 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 17 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Loss of the ability to form new memories beyond a certain point in time. This condition may be organic or psychogenic in origin. Organically induced anterograde amnesia may follow CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; SEIZURES; ANOXIA; and other conditions which adversely affect neural structures associated with memory formation (e.g., the HIPPOCAMPUS; FORNIX (BRAIN); MAMMILLARY BODIES; and ANTERIOR THALAMIC NUCLEI). (From Memory 1997 Jan-Mar;5(1-2):49-71)

Also Known As: Amnesia, Anterograde; Amnesia, Post-Ictal; Amnesia, Post Ictal; Amnesias, Anterograde; Amnesias, Post-Ictal Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Anterograde Amnesia

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Midazolam (Versed) : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 52 results : FDA 28 Generic
  2. Diazepam (Valium) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 23 results : FDA 84 Generic
  3. Flumazenil (Romazicon) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 10 results : FDA 8 Generic
  4. Benzodiazepines : 1 outcome 3 studies in 52 results : IBA
  5. Clonidine (ST 155) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : FDA 52 Generic
  6. Amobarbital (Amsal) : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  7. Mentat : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  8. Thiamine (Aneurin) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 7
  9. Meperidine (Pethidine) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 50 Generic
  10. Scopolamine (Hyoscine) : 2 studies in 8 results : FDA 3
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Diseases Related to Anterograde Amnesia

  1. Confusion (Bewilderment)
  2. Muscle Hypotonia (Hypotonia)
  3. Retrograde Amnesia
  4. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (Insomnia)
  5. Pain (Aches)
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Key Therapies for Anterograde Amnesia

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  1. Analgesia : 1 outcome in 3 results
  2. Hypnosis (Mesmerism) : 1 outcome in 2 results
  3. Induced Hypothermia : 1 study in 3 results
  4. Denervation : 1 study in 1 result
  5. Premedication : 6 results
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