Benzodiazepines have emerged as the mainstay of symptomatic therapy for tetanus. Diazepam is the most frequently studied and used drug; it reduces anxiety, produces sedation, and relaxes muscles. Lorazepam is an effective alternative. High dosages of either may be required (up to 600 mg/day).
What Are the Causes of Pinworms? According to the Centers for Disease Control, pinworms account for the most common parasitic infection caused by worms, infecting around 40 million people in the United States. Pinworms affect primarily preschool- and school-aged children, although institutionalized people and their caretakers are also at risk.
Symptoms of pinworm infection may include: 1  Itching of the anal or vaginal area. 2  Insomnia, irritability and restlessness. 3  Intermittent abdominal pain and nausea.ymptoms of pinworm infection may include: 1  Itching of the anal or vaginal area. 2  Insomnia, irritability and restlessness. 3  Intermittent abdominal pain and nausea.