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Fasciculation (Fasciculations) Summary

700 relevant articles (23 outcomes, 44 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. Fasciculations can often by visualized and take the form of a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb. They may represent a benign condition or occur as a manifestation of MOTOR NEURON DISEASE or PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1294)

Also Known As: Fasciculations; Benign Fasciculation; Fasciculation, Benign; Fasciculation, Muscular; Fasciculation, Neural Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Fasciculation

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium Chloride) : 14 outcomes 23 studies in 150 results : FDA 5 Generic
  2. Tubocurarine (Tubocurarine Chloride) : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 36 results : FDA 4
  3. Diazepam (Valium) : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 21 results : FDA 84 Generic
  4. rocuronium (rocuronium bromide) : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 9 results : FDA 1
  5. cisatracurium (Nimbex) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 3 results : FDA 1
  6. Atropine (Hyoscyamine) : 2 outcomes in 15 results : FDA 48 Generic
  7. Potassium : 1 outcome 3 studies in 29 results : IBA
  8. Pancuronium (Pavulon) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 16 results : FDA 14 Generic
  9. Atracurium (Tracrium) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 14 results : FDA 15 Generic
  10. Gallamine Triethiodide (Gallamine) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 7 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Fasciculation

  1. Syndrome
  2. Tachycardia (Tachyarrhythmias)
  3. Contracture
  4. Paresthesia (Dysesthesia)
  5. Fever (Fevers)
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Key Therapies for Fasciculation

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  1. Ambulatory Surgical Procedures (Outpatient Surgery) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result
  2. Nephrectomy : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Laminectomy : 1 outcome in 1 result
  4. Denervation : 3 studies in 30 results
  5. Premedication : 1 study in 1 result
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