Yonsei Med J.  1987 Sep;28(3):231-233. 10.3349/ymj.1987.28.3.231.

Myoclonus, Delayed Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Piracetam Trial

• Kim JS
• Lee SA
• Kim JS

• KMID: 693091
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1987.28.3.231

Abstract

One month following carbon monoxide poisoning, a 39 year-old man developed incontinence, memory impairment, disorientation and emotional instability. He was hospitalized 7weeks later, and during hospitalization he exhibited myoclonic movements of the neck and lower limbs. He was given piracetam intravenously for 11 days. The myoclonus was significantly reduced by the third day of treatment and had disappeared by the seventh day. There was no recurrence following cessation of treatment.

Keyword

Carbon monoxide poisoning; myoclonus; piracetam

MeSH Terms

Adult
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/complications*
Human
Male
Myoclonus/drug therapy
Myoclonus/etiology*
Piracetam/therapeutic use*
Pyrrolidinones/therapeutic use*