CNS Drugs

Papers
(The median citation count of CNS Drugs is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)
ArticleCitations
The Pharmacology and Clinical Efficacy of Antiseizure Medications: From Bromide Salts to Cenobamate and Beyond103
Pharmacological Treatment of Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Dependence: A Systematic Review99
COVID-19 in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Associations with Disease-Modifying Therapies86
Post-COVID-19 Depressive Symptoms: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacological Treatment81
Critical Aspects Affecting Cannabidiol Oral Bioavailability and Metabolic Elimination, and Related Clinical Implications81
Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications on the Risk of Infection and Future Vaccination74
Psychedelic Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Patient Experiences in Qualitative Studies71
Overview of Current Drug Delivery Methods Across the Blood–Brain Barrier for the Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors71
Novel Glutamatergic Modulators for the Treatment of Mood Disorders: Current Status69
Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia: An Overview64
Intranasal Insulin for Alzheimer’s Disease62
Adherence to Oral Antipsychotics Measured by Electronic Adherence Monitoring in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis55
Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Receptor Modulators for Multiple Sclerosis49
Highly Purified Cannabidiol for Epilepsy Treatment: A Systematic Review of Epileptic Conditions Beyond Dravet Syndrome and Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome46
Molecular Mechanisms of Psilocybin and Implications for the Treatment of Depression43
The Cardiovascular Effects of Newer Antidepressants in Older Adults and Those With or At High Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases43
Real-World Evidence of the Clinical and Economic Impact of Long-Acting Injectable Versus Oral Antipsychotics Among Patients with Schizophrenia in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analys43
Adjunctive Cenobamate for Focal-Onset Seizures in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis40
Siponimod: A Review in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis39
Psychobehavioural and Cognitive Adverse Events of Anti-Seizure Medications for the Treatment of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies38
Pharmacological Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis37
Comparative Tolerability of Dopamine D2/3 Receptor Partial Agonists for Schizophrenia36
Expanding the Treatment Landscape for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Current and Future Strategies35
Efficacy and Safety of Alemtuzumab Through 9 Years of Follow-up in Patients with Highly Active Disease: Post Hoc Analysis of CARE-MS I and II Patients in the TOPAZ Extension Study35
A Guideline and Checklist for Initiating and Managing Clozapine Treatment in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia34
A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dravet Syndrome with Anti-Seizure Medication34
Prevention and Management of Common Adverse Effects of Ketamine and Esketamine in Patients with Mood Disorders34
Pharmacology of Cenobamate: Mechanism of Action, Pharmacokinetics, Drug–Drug Interactions and Tolerability33
Cannabis-Based Medicines and Medical Cannabis for Chronic Neuropathic Pain33
Methadone for Pain Management: A Pharmacotherapeutic Review32
Long-Term Effectiveness of Three Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Resistant Chronic Migraine Patients Based on the MIDAS score31
Controversies Surrounding the Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medications for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia30
Fenfluramine for the Treatment of Dravet Syndrome and Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome30
Cognitive Efficacy of Pharmacologic Treatments in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review30
Viloxazine in the Management of CNS Disorders: A Historical Overview and Current Status29
Benzodiazepines in the Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus: A Review of Routes of Delivery, Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, and Tolerability29
Interferons and Multiple Sclerosis: Lessons from 25 Years of Clinical and Real-World Experience with Intramuscular Interferon Beta-1a (Avonex)28
The Disease-Modifying Therapies of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis and Liver Injury: A Narrative Review28
Non-Dopaminergic Treatments for Motor Control in Parkinson’s Disease: An Update27
Targeting Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptors to Better Treat Schizophrenia: Rationale and Current Approaches27
Efficacy and Safety of HSK3486 for Anesthesia/Sedation in Patients Undergoing Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Propofol-Controlled, Randomized, Phase 3 Study26
Indirect Comparison of Topiramate and Monoclonal Antibodies Against CGRP or Its Receptor for the Prophylaxis of Episodic Migraine: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis26
Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs: Cross Talk Between the Nervous and Innate Immune System25
Fingolimod and Dimethyl-Fumarate-Derived Lymphopenia is not Associated with Short-Term Treatment Response and Risk of Infections in a Real-Life MS Population25
Clinical Perspectives on the Molecular and Pharmacological Attributes of Anti-CD20 Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis25
The Evolution of Medication Overuse Headache: History, Pathophysiology and Clinical Update25
A Phase II Randomized Trial to Explore the Potential for Pharmacokinetic Drug–Drug Interactions with Stiripentol or Valproate when Combined with Cannabidiol in Patients with Epilepsy25
Improving the Delivery of Levodopa in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review of Approved and Emerging Therapies24
Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Insomnia Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis24
Exploring the Evidence for Broad-Spectrum Effectiveness of Perampanel: A Systematic Review of Clinical Data in Generalised Seizures23
The Potential of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders23
Adjunctive Brivaracetam in Focal Epilepsy: Real-World Evidence from the BRIVAracetam add-on First Italian netwoRk STudy (BRIVAFIRST)23
Rotigotine Transdermal Patch for Motor and Non-motor Parkinson’s Disease: A Review of 12 Years’ Clinical Experience22
Inhibitors of Src Family Kinases, Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, and NADPH Oxidase as Potential CNS Drug Targets for Neurological Diseases22
Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of Concentrated Intranasal Midazolam Spray as Emergency Medication in Epilepsy Patients During Video-EEG Monitoring21
Multiple Sclerosis in Children: Differential Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Disease-Modifying Treatment20
Potential Role of Curcumin for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder20
Antipsychotic-Induced Constipation: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Clinical Diagnosis, and Treatment20
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) in Psychiatric Practice: How to Use them Safely and Effectively19
Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Daridorexant in Patients with Insomnia Disorder19
Safety and Efficacy of Sovateltide (IRL-1620) in a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial in Patients with Acute Cerebral Ischemic Stroke19
Targeting Infectious Agents as a Therapeutic Strategy in Alzheimer’s Disease19
Safety and Efficacy of Ubrogepant for the Acute Treatment of Episodic Migraine: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials18
Pharmacotherapy to Manage Central Post-Stroke Pain18
COMT Inhibitors in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease18
Using the Intranasal Route to Administer Drugs to Treat Neurological and Psychiatric Illnesses: Rationale, Successes, and Future Needs18
The Two Sides of Siponimod: Evidence for Brain and Immune Mechanisms in Multiple Sclerosis17
A Phase I, Randomized, Single‑Blind, Placebo‑Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneous and Oral TRV250, a G Protein-Selective Delta Rece17
Opicapone: A Review in Parkinson’s Disease17
Genetic Influence on Efficacy of Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Overview and Current Status of Research17
Neurobiology, Functions, and Relevance of Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters (EAATs) to Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy16
24-Hour Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel: Clinical Experience and Practical Recommendations16
High-Efficacy Therapies for Treatment-Naïve Individuals with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis16
Erythropoietin Improves Poor Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage16
Risdiplam: A Review in Spinal Muscular Atrophy16
A Practical, Evidence-informed Approach to Managing Stimulant-Refractory Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)16
Sodium Phenylbutyrate and Ursodoxicoltaurine: First Approval16
Predicting Infection Risk in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated with Ocrelizumab: A Retrospective Cohort Study15
Estimating Risk of Antidepressant Withdrawal from a Review of Published Data15
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Monomethyl Fumarate Following a Single Oral Dose of Bafiertam™ (Monomethyl Fumarate) or Tecfidera® (Dimethyl Fumarate)15
Preclinical Evaluation of Vaccines to Treat Opioid Use Disorders: How Close are We to a Clinically Viable Therapeutic?15
Population Pharmacokinetic–B Cell Modeling for Ofatumumab in Patients with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis14
Associations of Prescribed ADHD Medication in Pregnancy with Pregnancy-Related and Offspring Outcomes: A Systematic Review14
Nusinersen: A Review in 5q Spinal Muscular Atrophy14
Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Multiple Sclerosis: Pioneering the Path Towards Treatment of Progression?14
Antipsychotics and Risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Population-Based Cohort and Case-Crossover Study14
Comparing Long-Acting Antipsychotic Discontinuation Rates Under Ordinary Clinical Circumstances: A Survival Analysis from an Observational, Pragmatic Study14
Effect of Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Medications on the Risk of Sub-Therapeutic Concentrations of Direct Oral Anticoagulants: A Retrospective Cohort Study13
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Viloxazine Extended-Release Capsules in Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder13
Problem Gambling Associated with Aripiprazole: A Nested Case-Control Study in a First-Episode Psychosis Program13
Onasemnogene Abeparvovec: A Review in Spinal Muscular Atrophy13
Vitamin D Supplementation and Cognition in Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials13
Treatment Options in Refractory Autoimmune Encephalitis13
Comparative Effectiveness of Device-Aided Therapies on Quality of Life and Off-Time in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis13
Pharmacotherapy for Preschool Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Current Status and Future Directions12
Pharmacological Management of Apathy in Dementia12
The Potential of KCNQ Potassium Channel Openers as Novel Antidepressants12
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Non-motor Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis12
Central Neuropathic Pain Syndromes: Current and Emerging Pharmacological Strategies12
Application of Healthcare ‘Big Data’ in CNS Drug Research: The Example of the Neurological and mental health Global Epidemiology Network (NeuroGEN)12
Therapeutic Options for Patients with Refractory Status Epilepticus in Palliative Settings or with a Limitation of Life-Sustaining Therapies: A Systematic Review12
Diroximel Fumarate in Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis: A Profile of Its Use12
Dextromethorphan/Bupropion: First Approval12
Irritability in Mood Disorders: Neurobiological Underpinnings and Implications for Pharmacological Intervention12
Efficacy, Retention and Tolerability of Everolimus in Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Survey-Based Study on Patients’ Perspectives12
Enhancing the Activity of Glucocerebrosidase as a Treatment for Parkinson Disease12
Evidence-Based Expert Consensus Regarding Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia from the Taiwanese Society of Biological Psychiatry and Neuropsychopharmacology (TSBPN)11
New Oral Drugs for Migraine11
Effect of Cannabidiol on Interictal Epileptiform Activity and Sleep Architecture in Children with Intractable Epilepsy: A Prospective Open-Label Study11
Tapering with Pharmaceutical GHB or Benzodiazepines for Detoxification in GHB-Dependent Patients: A Matched-Subject Observational Study of Treatment-as-Usual in Belgium and The Netherlands11
β-Adrenoceptor Drugs and Parkinson’s Disease: A Nationwide Nested Case–Control Study11
Efficacy and Safety of Ibuprofen Plus Paracetamol in a Fixed-Dose Combination for Acute Postoperative Pain in Adults: Meta-Analysis and a Trial Sequential Analysis10
Is Methylphenidate Beneficial and Safe in Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement?10
Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a 2-Month Dose Interval Regimen of the Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Aripiprazole Lauroxil: Results From a 44-Week Phase I Study10
Hypnotic and Melatonin/Melatonin-Receptor Agonist Treatment in Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis10
Amantadine Revisited: A Contender for Initial Treatment in Parkinson’s Disease?10
Use of Topiramate in the Spectrum of Addictive and Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review Comparing Treatment Schemes, Efficacy, and Safety Features10
Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome: Progress in the Design and Conduct of Drug Prevention Trials10
The NOP Receptor System in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders: Discrepancies, Peculiarities and Clinical Progress in Developing Targeted Therapies10
Solriamfetol for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Participants with Narcolepsy with and without Cataplexy: Subgroup Analysis of Efficacy and Safety Data by Cataplexy Status in a Random10
Newer Formulations of Risperidone: Role in the Management of Psychotic Disorders10
Pharmacological Interactions between the Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist Daridorexant and Ethanol in a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Dummy, Four-Way Crossover Phase I Study in H10
Effect of Esketamine Nasal Spray on Olfactory Function and Nasal Tolerability in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression: Results from Four Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controll10
The XINDI Study: A Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Safinamide as Add-On Therapy to Levodopa in Chinese Patients with Parkinson’s Disease with Motor Fluctuatio10
Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy and Risk for Gestational Diabetes: A National Register-Based Cohort Study in Sweden9
Relevance of 5-HT2A Receptor Modulation of Pyramidal Cell Excitability for Dementia-Related Psychosis: Implications for Pharmacotherapy9
Lorcaserin for Dravet Syndrome: A Potential Advance Over Fenfluramine?9
Immunoregulatory and/or Anti-inflammatory Agents for the Management of Core and Associated Symptoms in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled T9
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder-Related Epilepsy: A Review of Current and Emerging Treatment9
Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Approved Since 2018 and Future Developments9
Progress and Pitfalls in Developing Agents to Treat Neurocognitive Deficits Associated with Schizophrenia9
Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 as a Target for the Development of New Antipsychotics: Current Status of Research and Future Directions9
Evaluating the Role of Ketamine/Esketamine in the Management of Major Depressive Disorder with Suicide Risk9
Pharmacotherapy for Frontotemporal Dementia9
Cardiovascular Effects of Combining Subcutaneous or Intravenous Esketamine and the MAO Inhibitor Tranylcypromine for the Treatment of Depression: A Retrospective Cohort Study9
Impact of CNS Stimulants for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Growth: Epidemiology and Approaches to Management in Children and Adolescents9
Is Adjunct Aripiprazole Effective in Treating Hyperprolactinemia Induced by Psychotropic Medication? A Narrative Review9
Antiseizure Drugs and Movement Disorders9
Natalizumab Versus Fingolimod in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Subgroup Analysis From Three International Cohorts8
First-in-Human Randomized Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the KDM1A Inhibitor Vafidemstat8
Inebilizumab: A Review in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder8
Clinically Significant Drug Interactions Between Psychotropic Agents and Repurposed COVID-19 Therapies8
Rapidity of CNS Effect on Photoparoxysmal Response for Brivaracetam vs. Levetiracetam: A Randomized, Double-blind, Crossover Trial in Photosensitive Epilepsy Patients8
Effect of FT218, a Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate Formulation, on Disrupted Nighttime Sleep in Patients with Narcolepsy: Results from the Randomized Phase III REST-ON Trial8
Secondary Immunodeficiency and Risk of Infection Following Immune Therapies in Neurology8
Targeting β-Arrestins in the Treatment of Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders8
Changes in Cataplexy Frequency in a Clinical Trial of Lower-Sodium Oxybate with Taper and Discontinuation of Other Anticataplectic Medications8
Effect of a Multi-Layer, Extended-Release Methylphenidate Formulation (PRC-063) on Sleep in Adults with ADHD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Forced-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Trial Followed by a 6-month Op7
Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin for the Pharmacotherapy of Benzodiazepine-Refractory Status Epilepticus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials7
Current and Future Therapeutic Options in Pain Management: Multi-mechanistic Opioids Involving Both MOR and NOP Receptor Activation7
Non-parenteral Ketamine for Depression: A Practical Discussion on Addiction Potential and Recommendations for Judicious Prescribing7
Impact of Pharmacological Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder on Mortality7
Pharmacotherapy for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Frontotemporal Dementia7
Real-World Outcomes and Costs Following 6 Months of Treatment with the Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Aripiprazole Lauroxil for the Treatment of Schizophrenia7
Treatment of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Transitioning Between Relapsing and Progressive Disease7
Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Associated with Concomitant Use of Antidepressants and Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: A Retrospective Cohort Study7
Pharmacotherapy for Seizures in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex7
Kalirin as a Novel Treatment Target for Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia7
Potential of Glial Cell Modulators in the Management of Substance Use Disorders7
Twenty-Year Trends in the Psychopharmacological Treatment of Outpatients with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Naturalistic Study in Spain7
OnabotulinumtoxinA in Chronic Migraine: A Profile of Its Use7
Lasmiditan for Acute Treatment of Migraine in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials7
Rimegepant: A Review in the Acute Treatment and Preventive Treatment of Migraine6
Psychotropic Drugs and Adverse Kidney Effects: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade of Research6
Absolute and Dose-Adjusted Serum Concentrations of Clozapine in Patients Switching vs. Maintaining Treatment: An Observational Study of 1979 Patients6
Impact of 3-Monthly Long-Acting Injectable Paliperidone Palmitate in Schizophrenia: A Retrospective, Real-World Analysis of Population-Based Health Records in Spain6
Current Principles in the Management of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy6
Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression with Vaccination and Other Immunotherapies6
Orexin Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Depression: A Leading Article Summarising Pre-clinical and Clinical Studies6
Targeting HER2+ Breast Cancer Brain Metastases: A Review of Brain-Directed HER2-Directed Therapies6
The Efficacy and Safety of Concomitant Psychotropic Medication and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)6
New GABA-Targeting Therapies for the Treatment of Seizures and Epilepsy: I. Role of GABA as a Modulator of Seizure Activity and Recently Approved Medications Acting on the GABA System6
Adverse Event Profiles of Antiseizure Medications and the Impact of Coadministration on Drug Tolerability in Adults with Epilepsy6
Changes in Anti-JCV Antibody Status in a Large Population of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated with Natalizumab6
Three-Year Effectiveness of Dimethyl Fumarate in Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Multicenter Real-World Study6
Assessment and Management of Cognitive Function in Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Second-Generation Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors6
The Serotonin 1A (5-HT1A) Receptor as a Pharmacological Target in Depression6
Role of Pharmacogenomics in Individualizing Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease6
Restoring Function to Dopaminergic Neurons: Progress in the Development of Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease6
Antidrug Antibodies Against Biological Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis6
Thromboembolic Risks with Concurrent Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Antiseizure Medications: A Population-Based Analysis6
The Options for Neuraxial Drug Administration6
Clinical Impact of Pitolisant on Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Cataplexy in Adults With Narcolepsy: An Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials6
Utilization of Multiple Sclerosis Therapies in the Middle East Over a Decade: 2009–20186
A Randomized, Open-Label, Multiple-Dose, Parallel-Arm, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Aripiprazole 2-Month Long-Acting Injectable in Adults With Schizophre6
Pharmacological Management of Nightmares Associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder6
The Purinergic System as a Target for the Development of Treatments for Bipolar Disorder6
Olanzapine/Samidorphan: A New Combination Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder Intended to Reduce Weight Gain6
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