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  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Manufacturer shortage of injectable caffeine sodium benzoate (CSB) necessitated in-house compounding.
  • CSB is used to enhance seizure response during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
  • Evaluating the efficacy and safety of compounded CSB as an ECT augmentation agent is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of in-house compounded CSB in augmenting ECT.
  • To evaluate the safety profile of compounded CSB during ECT.
  • To determine changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) seizure duration with CSB use.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records of adult patients receiving compounded CSB during ECT.
  • Analysis of EEG seizure duration changes from pre-CSB to initial CSB sessions.
  • Collection of data on demographics, motor seizure duration, vital signs, and concurrent medications.

Main Results:

  • EEG seizure duration increased by an average of 24.1 seconds with initial CSB use (P < 0.0001).
  • Significantly more patients achieved the target seizure duration of at least 30 seconds (P < 0.0001).
  • No significant changes in heart rate or mean arterial pressure were observed; adverse effects were minimal.

Conclusions:

  • Compounded CSB is an effective agent for augmenting ECT seizure response.
  • Effectiveness was maintained throughout the treatment course with minimal safety concerns.
  • Confirms prior studies on CSB utility and supports its use when manufacturer supply is limited.