[Electroencephalogram recordings during eserine treatment for overdosage with anticholinergics (author's transl)]

Rev Electroencephalogr Neurophysiol Clin. 1979 Jan-Mar;9(1):5-11. doi: 10.1016/s0370-4475(79)80046-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The value of electroencephalographic recordings during eserine treatment for overdosage with anticholinergics is discussed, based on the results obtained in 6 cases. The results were spectacular in three cases, and a partial improvement was noted in one other case (suicide attempts with overdoses of atropine compounds), but only a slight effect was observed in two patients (with overdose of neuroleptics). Three points have to be underlined concerning the E.E.G. recordings: --eserine did not cause supplementary E.E.G. changes;--with eserine, the paroxystic abnormalities observed during overdoses of atropine compounds and amitriptyline rapidly disappear;--with mixed overdoses (atropine, barbiturates, or minor tranquillizers), eserine has no effect against non-anticholinergic products. Therapy with eserine, however, is still limited in its indications because of its short period of activity, its side-effects, and the possible risks of cardiac or convulsant complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Coma / drug therapy
  • Confusion / drug therapy
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parasympatholytics / poisoning*
  • Physostigmine / therapeutic use*
  • Psychomotor Agitation / drug therapy

Substances

  • Parasympatholytics
  • Physostigmine