Tranquilizing drugs in pediatrics.
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چکیده
T HE CONCEPT of tranquilizing drugs in medicine is a new one, going back little more than 5 years. The term itself is essentially a popular one and defies precise definition. In general, however, substances which are included tinder the general heading of tranquilizers are those which exert a favorable effect Ofl disturbed emotions of human beings, particularly in terms of relieving tension and anxiety. The effect on mood and feeling is persumably potentiated through brain stem and other subeortical mechanisms. In general, the so-called higher cortical functions which are affected by tile conventional sedative, hypnotic and intoxieating drugs are uninvolved. The purpose of the present discussion is to offer the pediatrician a frame of reference regarding the classification, nature and mode of action of the more prominent tranquilizing drugs which have already been found useful in altering children’s behavior and to outline some fundamental principles which must be employed in using them effectively.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics
دوره 21 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1958