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nifedipine and Myotonia

nifedipine has been researched along with Myotonia in 3 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Myotonia: Prolonged failure of muscle relaxation after contraction. This may occur after voluntary contractions, muscle percussion, or electrical stimulation of the muscle. Myotonia is a characteristic feature of MYOTONIC DISORDERS.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bretag, AH1
Grant, R2
Sutton, DL1
Behan, PO1
Ballantyne, JP1
Weir, AI1

Trials

1 trial available for nifedipine and Myotonia

ArticleYear
Nifedipine in the treatment of myotonia in myotonic dystrophy.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 50, Issue:2

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Male; Muscle Contraction

1987

Other Studies

2 other studies available for nifedipine and Myotonia

ArticleYear
Nifedipine in the treatment of myotonia.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1988, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Humans; Muscular Dystrophies; Myotonia; Nifedipine

1988
Severe myotonia relieved by nifedipine.
    Annals of neurology, 1987, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Myotonia; Nifedipine

1987