Neuroprotective Agents

Synonyms

Agents, Neuroprotective

Drugs, Neuroprotective

Effect, Neuroprotective

Effects, Neuroprotective

Neuroprotectants

Neuroprotective Drugs

Neuroprotective Effect

Neuroprotective Effects

Drugs intended to prevent damage to the brain or spinal cord from ischemia, stroke, convulsions, or trauma. Some must be administered before the event, but others may be effective for some time after. They act by a variety of mechanisms, but often directly or indirectly minimize the damage produced by endogenous excitatory amino acids.