Reversal of lorazepam delirium by physostigmine.
Two adult patients suffered postoperative delirium following administration of lorazepam, a new benzodiazepine sedative. Physostigmine was found effective in reversing all untoward central nervous system effects.
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010830:Physostigmine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D010830:Physostigmine; D008140:Lorazepam