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Can drugs cause torticollis?
Use of certain antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, can induce dystonia.
Avoiding the use of what kind of drugs can minimize the risk of developing catatonia?
Avoiding excessive use of neuroleptic drugs can help minimize the risk of developing catatonic-like symptoms.
Is anti alcohol drugs causes dystonia?
The drug acamprosate is one such substance that is used to treat alcohol dependence and can cause dystonia. It binds with GABA-A receptors, which is an inhibitory system, reducing neurotransmission and muscle contraction, and can result in dystonia.
Can you use gamma amino butyric acid for spasticity?
Drugs that are agonists for the GABA receptor (such as benzodiazepines) are better treatment options for different forms of spasticity, rather than GABA itself.
What is a drug that blocks the release of neurotransmitters?
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is a drug that blocks the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, preventing muscle contractions. This action can help to reduce muscle spasticity, dystonia, and other conditions related to excessive muscle activity.
What is Marsden Syndrome?
synonyms-Dystonia, familial, with visual failure and striatal lucencies, Leber optic atrophy and dystonia, LDYT Dystonia-a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The disorder may be inherited or caused by other factors such as birth-related or other physical trauma, infection or reaction to drugs.
What drugs can minimize the effects of lepra reactions?
Cortisonetype medications and, increasingly, thalidomide are used to minimize the effects of lepra reactions.
What drugs are used in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
Allopurinol, a drug usually prescribed to lower the risk of gout attacks, can lower blood uric acid levels. Other drugs that are given to manage spasticity include baclofen (Lioresal), which is a muscle relaxant, and benzodiazepine tranquilizers.
Are there drugs that can cause Parkinson's symptoms?
why would you want that?!
What are Drugs that alleviate the symptoms of mental dysfunction by affecting the brain called?
Psychoactive drugs or psychotropic medications are substances that alter brain function to alleviate the symptoms of mental dysfunction. These drugs may target neurotransmitter activity in the brain to regulate mood, cognition, or behavior.
What are antipsychotic drugs used to treat?
Anti-psychotic drugs control the symptoms of psychosis, and in many cases are effective in controlling the symptoms of other disorders that may lead to psychosis
What are antiangina drugs?
Antiangina drugs are medicines that relieve the symptoms of angina pectoris (severe chest pain).
