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Fasciculation
(Fasciculations)
Summary
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 >>
Networked: 812
relevant articles (28 outcomes,
56 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Fasciculation
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium Chloride)
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19 outcomes 27 studies in 154 results
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FDA 5
Generic
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rocuronium (rocuronium bromide)
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5 outcomes 4 studies in 13 results
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FDA 7
Generic
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Tubocurarine (Tubocurarine Chloride)
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3 outcomes 5 studies in 33 results
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FDA 4
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Diazepam (Valium)
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3 outcomes 4 studies in 21 results
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FDA 84
Generic
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Propofol (Diprivan)
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2 outcomes 1 study in 6 results
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FDA 9
Generic
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cisatracurium (Nimbex)
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2 outcomes 1 study in 3 results
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FDA 1
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Atropine (Hyoscyamine)
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2 outcomes in 15 results
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FDA 46
Generic
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Potassium
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1 outcome 4 studies in 34 results
: IBA
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Atracurium (Tracrium)
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1 outcome 3 studies in 15 results
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FDA 15
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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1 outcome 2 studies in 6 results
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FDA 9
Generic
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Diseases Related to Fasciculation
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Tachycardia (Tachyarrhythmias)
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Contracture
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Fever (Fevers)
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Myoglobinuria
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Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
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Key Therapies for Fasciculation
Efficacy Chart >>
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General Anesthesia
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1 outcome 1 study in 4 results
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Nephrectomy
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1 outcome in 2 results
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures (Outpatient Surgery)
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1 outcome in 1 result
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Denervation
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6 studies in 40 results
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Anesthesia
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1 study in 13 results
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