Methods for increasing arousal and alertness and for the amelior

Details Methods for increasing arousal and alertness and for the amelior Methods for increasing arousal and alertness and for the amelior

1992-06-30

1993-09-28

Schenkman, Leonard

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

514221, 514250, 514263, 514264, 514293, 514450, A61K 3152, A61K 3155

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ABSTRACT:
A method of treating comatose patients or near-comatose patients to increase their arousal and alertness as measured by the Glascow Coma Score by administering effective amounts of an adenosine receptor antagonist and a GABA agonist, either concomitantly in any order including simultaneously, or by administering an adenosine receptor antagonist as the sole active agent. The methods of administration are intravenous bolus or drip injection, subcutaneous injection or orally.

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