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Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus)

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; Myoclonus, Eyelid; Myoclonus, Intention; Myoclonus, Lower Extremity; Myoclonus, Oculopalatal; Myoclonus, Segmental; Myoclonus, Upper Extremity; Action Myoclonus; Extremity Myoclonus, Lower; Extremity Myoclonus, Upper; Eyelid Myoclonus; Intention Myoclonus; Jerk, Myoclonic; Jerking, Myoclonic; Jerks, Myoclonic; Lower Extremity Myoclonus; Myoclonic Jerks; Oculopalatal Myoclonus; Palatal Myoclonus; Segmental Myoclonus; Simplex, Myoclonus; Sleep Myoclonus; Upper Extremity Myoclonus; Myoclonus, Action; Myoclonus, Nocturnal; Myoclonus, Palatal; Polymyoclonus
Networked: 2324 relevant articles (218 outcomes, 153 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Seizures (Absence Seizure)
2. Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)
3. Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus)
4. Tremor (Tremors)
5. Brain Diseases (Brain Disorder)

Experts

1. Striano, Pasquale: 12 articles (08/2020 - 12/2005)
2. Vincent, Angela: 10 articles (11/2019 - 12/2011)
3. Truong, Daniel D: 9 articles (01/2018 - 10/2005)
4. Balint, Bettina: 8 articles (07/2022 - 04/2013)
5. Chen, Robert: 8 articles (01/2021 - 07/2008)
6. Vincent, A: 8 articles (01/2021 - 10/2008)
7. Iizuka, Takahiro: 7 articles (01/2022 - 08/2012)
8. Rossetti, Andrea O: 7 articles (01/2022 - 06/2014)
9. Ikeda, Akio: 7 articles (01/2021 - 07/2006)
10. Frucht, Steven J: 7 articles (10/2020 - 08/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Myoclonus:
1. Clonazepam (Rivotril)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Valproic Acid (Depakote)FDA LinkGeneric
3. EtomidateFDA LinkGeneric
4. Piracetam (Nootropil)IBA
5. Levetiracetam (Keppra)FDA LinkGeneric
6. perampanelIBA
7. BenzodiazepinesIBA
8. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA
9. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. General Anesthesia
3. Anesthesia
4. Deep Brain Stimulation
5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL)