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A preliminary study on the use of flaxedil

(Gallamine triethiodide) (Tri-(diethylaminoethoxy) benzene trioethyliodide)

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Thirteen patients receiving modified ECT for structural reasons, were given flaxedil to obtain reduced grand mal seizures. A dosage of 1.5 to 2.5 ccs. was found adequate to modify the convulsion; the therapeutic effect of ECT, using the technique outlined in this report, was not interfered with by flaxedil.

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  1. Rockland State Hospital, Orangeburg, N. Y.

    J. F. Neander M. D. & S. P. Alexander M. D.

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Read at the Upstate Interhospital Conference, Syracuse Psychopathic Hospital, Syracuse, N. Y., April 23, 1952.

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Neander, J.F., Alexander, S.P. A preliminary study on the use of flaxedil. Psych Quar 27, 83–89 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01562477

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