Salim Cesar Lutfallah

Mr. Salim Cesar Lutfallah

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 August 2022 in Neurology International
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Amber Edinoff
CNCatherine A. Nix
Catherine A. Nix
AOAmira S. Odisho
Amira S. Odisho
CBCaroline P. Babin
Caroline P. Babin
ADAlyssa G. Derouen
Alyssa G. Derouen
Alan David KayeAlan David Kaye
Alan David Kaye
As tranquilizers, benzodiazepines have a wide range of clinical uses. Recently, there has been a significant rise in the number of novel psychoactive substances, including designer benzodiazepines. Flubromazolam(8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazeZpine) is a triazolo-analogue of flubromazepam. The most common effects noted by recreational users include heavy hypnosis and sedation, long-lasting amnesia, and rapid development of tolerance. Other effects included anxiolysis, muscle-relaxing effects, euphoria, loss of control, and severe withdrawals. Clonazolam, or 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-α]-[1,4]-benzodiazepine, is a triazolo-analog of clonazepam. It is reported to be over twice as potent as alprazolam. Deschloroetizolam (2-Ethyl-9-methyl-4-phenyl-6H-thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine) is part of the thienodiazepine drug class, which, like benzodiazepines, stimulates GABA-A receptors. Meclonazepam ((3S)-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one) is a designer benzodiazepine with additional anti-parasitic effects. Although it has proven to be an efficacious therapy for schistosomiasis, its sedative side effects have prevented it from being marketed as a therapeutic agent. The use of DBZs has been a subject of multiple recent clinical studies, likely related to increasing presence and availability on the internet drug market and lack of regulation. Many studies have aimed to identify the prevalence of DBZs and their effects on those using them. This review discussed these designer benzodiazepines and the dangers and adverse effects that the clinician should know.

14 August 2023 in Current Pain and Headache Reports
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SLSalim Cesar Lutfallah
Salim Cesar Lutfallah
IWIrza Wajid
Irza Wajid
ESEvan Sinnathamby
Evan Sinnathamby
RMRebecca J. Maitski
Rebecca J. Maitski
Amber EdinoffAmber Edinoff
Amber Edinoff
Alan David KayeAlan David Kaye
Alan David Kaye