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Myoclonus
(Nocturnal Myoclonus)
Summary
Description:
Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a muscle or a group of muscles. This condition may be a feature of some CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; (e.g., EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC). Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp102-3).
Also Known As:
Nocturnal Myoclonus; Myoclonic Jerk; Myoclonus, Sleep; Myoclonic Jerking; Myoclonus Simplex Show All >>
Networked: 1692
relevant articles (151 outcomes,
113 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Myoclonus
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Clonazepam (Rivotril)
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26 outcomes 5 studies in 98 results
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FDA 16
Generic
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Piracetam (Nootropil)
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17 outcomes 8 studies in 33 results
: IBA
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Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium)
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16 outcomes 3 studies in 75 results
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FDA 51
Generic
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etiracetam (levetiracetam)
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13 outcomes 8 studies in 42 results
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FDA 45
Generic
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Etomidate
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7 outcomes 11 studies in 61 results
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FDA 5
Generic
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Benzodiazepines
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7 outcomes 3 studies in 37 results
: IBA
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Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
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6 outcomes 1 study in 24 results
: IBA
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Carbidopa (Lodosyn)
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5 outcomes 1 study in 18 results
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FDA 29
Generic
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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5 Hydroxytryptophan)
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5 outcomes in 36 results
: IBA
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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4 outcomes 1 study in 34 results
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FDA 24
Generic
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Diseases Related to Myoclonus
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Seizures (Seizure)
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Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)
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Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus)
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Tremor (Tremors)
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Movement Disorders (Movement Disorder)
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Key Therapies for Myoclonus
Efficacy Chart >>
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Deep Brain Stimulation
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7 outcomes 1 study in 23 results
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Anesthesia
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3 outcomes 1 study in 28 results
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Injections
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2 outcomes in 18 results
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Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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2 outcomes in 11 results
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General Anesthesia
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2 outcomes in 4 results
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