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Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia

A parasomnia characterized by paroxysmal episodes of choreoathetotic, ballistic, dystonic movements, and semipurposeful activity. The episodes occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep and typically recur several times per night. (Neurology 1992 Jul;42(7 Suppl 6):61-67; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)
Also Known As:
Dystonia, Hypnogenic Paroxysmal; Dystonia, Nocturnal Paroxysmal; Dystonia, Sleep-Related; Dystonias, Hypnogenic Paroxysmal; Dystonias, Nocturnal Paroxysmal; Dystonias, Sleep-Related; Hypnogenic Paroxysmal Dystonias; Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonias; Paroxysmal Dystonia, Hypnogenic; Paroxysmal Dystonia, Nocturnal; Paroxysmal Dystonias, Hypnogenic; Paroxysmal Dystonias, Nocturnal; Sleep Related Dystonia; Sleep-Related Dystonias; Dystonia, Nocturnal, Paroxysmal; Hypnogenic Paroxysmal Dystonia; Sleep-Related Dystonia
Networked: 18 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

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3. Panic Disorder (Panic Attack)
4. Somnambulism (Sleepwalking)

Experts

1. Fukuyama, Kouji: 1 article (06/2020)
2. Fukuzawa, Masashi: 1 article (06/2020)
3. Okada, Motohiro: 1 article (06/2020)
4. Shiroyama, Takashi: 1 article (06/2020)
5. Alfano, Guido: 1 article (10/2018)
6. Mangiardi, Marilena: 1 article (10/2018)
7. Schenck, Carlos H: 1 article (06/2017)
8. Yeh, Shih-Bin: 1 article (06/2017)
9. Bisulli, Francesca: 1 article (01/2017)
10. Tinuper, Paolo: 1 article (01/2017)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia:
1. neodymium pyrocatechin disulfonate (NPD)IBA
2. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link
3. Cholinergic ReceptorsIBA
4. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)