Neuroprotectant

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

neuroprotection

Broader Terms

neuropharmacologic agent

Related Terms

calretinin, chemoprevention, neurotoxin

Scope Note

agents which prevent excitotoxicity or other deleterious influences in the nervous system, either physiologically or when administered before or shortly after an insult.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• For example, the potential of hypothermia as a neuroprotectant is alluded to, but more recent data reported in 2002 provide evidence that the use of hypothermia may improve outcomes [1,2].
• It does have a modest effective on symptoms when used alone in the early stages of the disease, but its effectiveness as a neuroprotectant is still a matter of debate.
• The pyramid of scientific evidence supporting Brimonidine as a pressure independent neuroprotectant is all but complete.
• A brief review indicating a variety of potential means by which estrogen can function as a neuroprotectant is indicated.
• The neuroprotectant is given intravenously for 24 hours and can reduce the size of a stroke.

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