Propranolol for TBI
PROPRANOLOL FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Traumatic brain injury can significantly impact an individual’s life, in terms of cognitive, behavioral, and physical impairments.
Among these, aggression remains the most challenging for patients and their family caregivers. Non-Pharmacologic interventions are first-line followed by pharmacological options. Beta-blockers including propranolol have shown efficacy in randomized controlled trials and case reports.
READ FOLLOWING ACADEMY CHAPTERS FOR MORE DETAILS:
(1) Treatment of Depression after Traumatic Brain Injury
This chapter will focus on the following topics:
- Classification of Renal Impairment Stages
- SSRIs, SNRIs, NDRI
- Serotonin Modulators
- NaSSAs
- NRI
- TCA
- MAOIs
(2) Treatment of Aggression with Traumatic Brain Injury
This chapter will focus on the following topics:
- Which medications are preferred for mood stabilization in patient with TBI.
- Dosage of each medication: found effective for reduction in either agitation, aggressiveness or disinhibition.
- How early to expect response from these medications?
(3) Treatment of Cognitive Impairment with Traumatic Brain Injury
This chapter will focus on the following topics:
- Pre-requisite before initiating pharmacologic treatment.
- Establishing the severity of TBI.
- Available five pharmacological treatment options.
(4) Treatment of Insomnia with Traumatic Brain Injury
This chapter will focus on the following topics:
- Which medications are preferred for insomnia management in patient with TBI.
- Which medications should be avoided?
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