Chlorpromazine treatment for neurogenic pulmonary edema.
A patient with neurogenic pulmonary edema was successfully treated with the alpha-blocking agent, chlorpromazine. A pathophysiologic basis for this drug's efficacy is discussed.
Wohns
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Tamas
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Pierce
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Howe
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D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011942:Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha / Q000502:physiology
D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; D011942:Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha; D010100:Oxygen; D002746:Chlorpromazine