Encephalopathy future or investigational therapies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Newer investigational and therapeutic modalities are under consideration.
New Therapies
Newer modalities of treatment are considered for hypoxic encephalopathy. These drugs reduce the brain activity and its oxygen requirements.
- Magnesium - blocks NMDA receptor
- Adenosine - decreases glutamate release
- Vitamin C - reduces free radicals
- Caspase inhibitors - Inhibit apoptosis and prevents death of brain tissue