Encephalopathy future or investigational therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Overview
Newer investigational and therapeutic modalities are under consideration.
New Therapies
New Therapies
Newer modalities of treatment are considered for hypoxic encephalopathy. These drugs reduce the brain activity and its oxygen requirements.
- Magnesium – blocks NMDA receptor
- Adenosine – decreases glutamate release
- Vitamin C – reduces free radicals
- Caspase inhibitors – Inhibit apoptosis and prevents death of brain tissue
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