News tagged with scopolamine


Life scientists identify drug that could aid treatment of anxiety disorders

(Medical Xpress)—The drug scopolamine has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea and motion sickness. A new study by UCLA life scientists suggests that it may also be useful in treating anxiety disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scopolamine: An old drug with new psychiatric applications

Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brain activity predicts response to scopolamine

(HealthDay)—The neural response in the visual cortex while processing emotional information can predict which patients with major depressive disorder will respond to scopolamine, according to a study published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0