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diazepam and Neuromuscular Diseases

diazepam has been researched along with Neuromuscular Diseases in 12 studies

Diazepam: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
diazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one substituted by a chloro group at position 7, a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 5.

Neuromuscular Diseases: A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASES. Manifestations include MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FASCICULATION; muscle ATROPHY; SPASM; MYOKYMIA; MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, myalgias, and MUSCLE HYPOTONIA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Analysis of 13 patients with stiff-man syndrome examined at the Mayo Clinic during the past 30 years revealed that treatment with diazepam decreased the muscle spasms."4.77Stiff-man syndrome updated. ( Howard, FM; Lorish, TR; Thorsteinsson, G, 1989)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199011 (91.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (8.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tilton, AH1
Boiardi, A1
Crenna, P1
Bussone, G1
Negri, S1
Merati, B1
Dimitrijevic, MR1
Sherwood, AM1
Tröltzsch, M1
Fischer, P1
Morgan, BM1
Lorish, TR1
Thorsteinsson, G1
Howard, FM1
Greenblatt, DJ1
Shader, RI1
Hartmann-von Monakow, K1
Hertrich, O1
Giménez-Roldán, S1
Esteban, A1
Lhermitte, F1
Chain, F1
Escourolle, R1
Chedru, F1
Guilleminault, C1
Francoual, M1
Cocchiarella, A1
Downey, JA1
Darling, RC1

Reviews

4 reviews available for diazepam and Neuromuscular Diseases

ArticleYear
Approach to the rehabilitation of spasticity and neuromuscular disorders in children.
    Neurologic clinics, 2003, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Botulinum Toxins; Child; Diazepam; Humans; Muscle Relaxants, Central; Muscle Spasti

2003
Spasticity: medical and surgical treatment.
    Neurology, 1980, Volume: 30, Issue:7 Pt 2

    Topics: Ambulatory Care; Ataxia; Baclofen; Dantrolene; Diazepam; Electric Stimulation; Electrodes; Electroen

1980
Stiff-man syndrome updated.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1989, Volume: 64, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Diagnosis, Differential; Diazepam; Electromyography; Female; Gait; Humans; Lordosis; Male; Mi

1989
Drug therapy. Benzodiazepines (second of two parts).
    The New England journal of medicine, 1974, Dec-05, Volume: 291, Issue:23

    Topics: Affective Symptoms; Alcoholism; Analgesia; Anesthesia, General; Anesthesia, Obstetrical; Anti-Anxiet

1974

Trials

1 trial available for diazepam and Neuromuscular Diseases

ArticleYear
Evaluation of the effect of diazepam on spasticity.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1967, Volume: 48, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Diazepam; Double-Blind Method; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Moto

1967

Other Studies

7 other studies available for diazepam and Neuromuscular Diseases

ArticleYear
Neurological and pharmacological evaluation of a case of stiff-man syndrome.
    Journal of neurology, 1980, Volume: 223, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Contracture; Diazepam; Electromyography; H-Reflex; Humans; Male; Motor Neurons; Muscle Contra

1980
[Differential diagnostic criteria in cervico-brachial psychalgia].
    Zeitschrift fur die gesamte innere Medizin und ihre Grenzgebiete, 1979, Nov-15, Volume: 34, Issue:22

    Topics: Brachial Plexus Neuritis; Conflict, Psychological; Diagnosis, Differential; Diazepam; Galvanic Skin

1979
Neonatal flaccidity. Survival after neonatal respiratory failure with extreme flaccidity.
    Anaesthesia, 1976, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: Asphyxia Neonatorum; Birth Injuries; Bupivacaine; Diazepam; Female; Fetal Heart; Gestational Age; Hu

1976
[Therapy of spastic syndromes].
    Bibliotheca psychiatrica et neurologica, 1969, Volume: 139

    Topics: Carisoprodol; Chlordiazepoxide; Chlormezanone; Chlorzoxazone; Curare; Diazepam; Guaifenesin; Humans;

1969
[Neuroleptics, thymoleptics and tranquilizers in neurological therapy].
    Bibliotheca psychiatrica et neurologica, 1969, Volume: 139

    Topics: Basal Ganglia Diseases; Chlordiazepoxide; Chlorpromazine; Diazepam; Epilepsy; Extrapyramidal Tracts;

1969
Orbicularis oculi "myotonia" in hypothyroid myopathy.
    European neurology, 1973, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Cold Temperature; Diazepam; Electromyography; Humans; Hypothyroidism; Male; Middle Aged; Muscle Cont

1973
[A further case of tetanus-like contracture distinct from the stiff man syndrome. Pharmacological and neuropathological study of a case of predominantly spinal encephalomyelitis].
    Revue neurologique, 1973, Volume: 128, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Carbamazepine; Contracture; Diazepam; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Electromyography; Encephalomyeli

1973