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gabapentin and Spasm

gabapentin has been researched along with Spasm in 12 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Spasm: An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve SKELETAL MUSCLE or SMOOTH MUSCLE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We describe the case of an 82 year old woman developing severe respiratory functional impairment after open heart surgery and subsequent surgical pericardial drainage inducing diaphragmatic spasm and successfully treated with gabapentin."7.73Post cardiac surgery diaphragmatic spasm successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Amadio, S; Corti, A; Fragasso, G; Garroni, D; Margonato, A; Montano, C; Palloshi, A; Spoladore, R, 2006)
"We conducted an open-label trial of gabapentin (GBP) as therapy for paroxysmal symptoms (PS) in 21 MS patients, including trigeminal neuralgia (6 patients), painful tonic spasms (11), dysesthetic or paresthetic symptoms (3) and ocular ataxia (1)."7.70An open-label trial of gabapentin treatment of paroxysmal symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients. ( Capello, E; Inglese, M; Lunardi, GL; Mancardi, GL; Messmer Uccelli, M; Solaro, C; Uccelli, A, 1998)
"Gabapentin is a novel antiepileptic drug that is generally well tolerated."5.29Gabapentin for the treatment of hemifacial spasm. ( Naritoku, DK; Patel, J, 1996)
"We describe the case of an 82 year old woman developing severe respiratory functional impairment after open heart surgery and subsequent surgical pericardial drainage inducing diaphragmatic spasm and successfully treated with gabapentin."3.73Post cardiac surgery diaphragmatic spasm successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Amadio, S; Corti, A; Fragasso, G; Garroni, D; Margonato, A; Montano, C; Palloshi, A; Spoladore, R, 2006)
"We conducted an open-label trial of gabapentin (GBP) as therapy for paroxysmal symptoms (PS) in 21 MS patients, including trigeminal neuralgia (6 patients), painful tonic spasms (11), dysesthetic or paresthetic symptoms (3) and ocular ataxia (1)."3.70An open-label trial of gabapentin treatment of paroxysmal symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients. ( Capello, E; Inglese, M; Lunardi, GL; Mancardi, GL; Messmer Uccelli, M; Solaro, C; Uccelli, A, 1998)
"The medicinal treatment of spasticity includes use of oral treatments (baclofène and tizanidine), botulinum toxin, intrathecal baclofène and local application of alcohol or phenol."2.48[Pharmacological treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis]. ( Heinzlef, O; Monteil-Roch, I, 2012)
"It is characterized by muscle spasms triggered by startle, voluntary movement, or tactile or emotional stimuli, occurring predominantly in the axial musculature."1.37Stiff person syndrome and pregnancy. ( Blaskiewicz, R; Goldkamp, J; Myles, T, 2011)
"GBP increases the risk of myoclonus in ESRD."1.33Gabapentin-induced myoclonus in end-stage renal disease. ( Bell, WL; Glenn, DG; O'Donovan, CA; Zhang, C, 2005)
"Gabapentin thus appears to be an effective treatment for Isaacs' syndrome."1.33Isaacs' syndrome: clinical and electrophysiological response to gabapentin. ( Dhand, UK, 2006)
"Gabapentin is a novel antiepileptic drug that is generally well tolerated."1.29Gabapentin for the treatment of hemifacial spasm. ( Naritoku, DK; Patel, J, 1996)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (16.67)18.2507
2000's4 (33.33)29.6817
2010's6 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Redon, S1
Graillon, N1
Régis, J1
Donnet, A1
Mari, Z1
Rosenthal, LS1
Darwin, KC1
Hallett, M1
Jinnah, HA1
Schleich, A1
Baumann, H1
Goldkamp, J1
Blaskiewicz, R1
Myles, T1
Singh, H1
Wang, MY1
Heinzlef, O1
Monteil-Roch, I1
Zhang, C1
Glenn, DG1
Bell, WL1
O'Donovan, CA1
Spoladore, R1
Garroni, D1
Fragasso, G1
Palloshi, A1
Amadio, S1
Montano, C1
Corti, A1
Margonato, A1
Dhand, UK1
Patel, J1
Naritoku, DK1
Solaro, C2
Lunardi, GL1
Capello, E1
Inglese, M1
Messmer Uccelli, M1
Uccelli, A2
Mancardi, GL2
Uccelli, MM1
Guglieri, P1

Reviews

3 reviews available for gabapentin and Spasm

ArticleYear
Clinical Reasoning: a 57-year-old man with jaw spasms.
    Neurology, 2013, Mar-05, Volume: 80, Issue:10

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Brain Neoplasms; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids;

2013
Gabapentin reduces experimental secondary neurologic dysfunction in rats.
    Neurosurgery, 2011, Volume: 68, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Animals; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans; Nervous S

2011
[Pharmacological treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis].
    Revue neurologique, 2012, Volume: 168 Suppl 3

    Topics: Algorithms; Amines; Baclofen; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Clonidine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dant

2012

Trials

1 trial available for gabapentin and Spasm

ArticleYear
Gabapentin is effective in treating nocturnal painful spasms in multiple sclerosis.
    Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England), 2000, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Circadian Rhythm; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-

2000

Other Studies

8 other studies available for gabapentin and Spasm

ArticleYear
First Bite Syndrome After Trigeminal Radiosurgery: Case Report and Pathophysiology.
    Headache, 2018, Volume: 58, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Carbamazepine; Cheek; Combined Modality Therapy; Drug Therapy, Combination; Facial Muscles; F

2018
[Disease with generalized pain. Guillain-Barré syndrome].
    Praxis, 2011, Apr-13, Volume: 100, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Gabapentin;

2011
Stiff person syndrome and pregnancy.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2011, Volume: 118, Issue:2 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Amines; Baclofen; Cesarean Section; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diazepam; Female; Gabapentin

2011
Gabapentin-induced myoclonus in end-stage renal disease.
    Epilepsia, 2005, Volume: 46, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric

2005
Post cardiac surgery diaphragmatic spasm successfully treated with gabapentin.
    International journal of cardiology, 2006, May-10, Volume: 109, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Aortic Valve Stenosis; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids;

2006
Isaacs' syndrome: clinical and electrophysiological response to gabapentin.
    Muscle & nerve, 2006, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Action Potentials; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Electromyogr

2006
Gabapentin for the treatment of hemifacial spasm.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1996, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Facial Nerve Diseases; Female; Gabap

1996
An open-label trial of gabapentin treatment of paroxysmal symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.
    Neurology, 1998, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Ami

1998