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Fasciculation (Fasciculations)

Involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. Fasciculations may be visualized as 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, Skeletal Muscle; Fasciculation, Tongue; Benign Fasciculations; Fasciculations, Benign; Fasciculations, Muscular; Fasciculations, Skeletal Muscle; Fasciculations, Tongue; Muscle Fasciculation, Skeletal; Muscle Fasciculations, Skeletal; Muscular Fasciculation; Muscular Fasciculations; Skeletal Muscle Fasciculation; Skeletal Muscle Fasciculations; Tongue Fasciculation; Tongue Fasciculations
Networked: 950 relevant articles (41 outcomes, 66 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Myalgia
2. Muscle Weakness
3. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
4. Tachycardia (Tachyarrhythmias)
5. Ataxia (Dyssynergia)

Experts

1. Swash, Michael: 7 articles (12/2021 - 03/2008)
2. de Carvalho, Mamede: 7 articles (12/2021 - 12/2005)
3. Kobarg, Jörg: 7 articles (02/2019 - 04/2006)
4. Schachner, Melitta: 7 articles (01/2015 - 10/2002)
5. Kuwabara, Satoshi: 7 articles (02/2012 - 07/2006)
6. Finsterer, Josef: 6 articles (07/2020 - 08/2006)
7. Kanai, Kazuaki: 6 articles (02/2012 - 07/2006)
8. Kuroda, Shun'ichi: 6 articles (08/2010 - 01/2004)
9. Fujita, Toshitsugu: 5 articles (08/2010 - 01/2004)
10. Naghavi, Mojgan H: 4 articles (01/2022 - 05/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Fasciculation:
1. Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium Chloride)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Rocuronium (Zemuron)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Tubocurarine (Tubocurarine Chloride)FDA Link
4. Diazepam (Valium)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Pregabalin (Lyrica)FDA Link
6. AtropineFDA LinkGeneric
7. Atracurium (Tracrium)FDA Link
8. Vecuronium Bromide (Vecuronium)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Propofol (Diprivan)FDA LinkGeneric
10. cisatracurium (Nimbex)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. General Anesthesia
2. Nerve Block (Nerve Blocks)
3. Therapeutics
4. Intravenous Administration
5. Nephrectomy