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piracetam and Brachial Plexus Neuropathies

piracetam has been researched along with Brachial Plexus Neuropathies in 1 studies

Piracetam: A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

Brachial Plexus Neuropathies: Diseases of the cervical (and first thoracic) roots, nerve trunks, cords, and peripheral nerve components of the BRACHIAL PLEXUS. Clinical manifestations include regional pain, PARESTHESIA; MUSCLE WEAKNESS, and decreased sensation (HYPESTHESIA) in the upper extremity. These disorders may be associated with trauma (including BIRTH INJURIES); THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME; NEOPLASMS; NEURITIS; RADIOTHERAPY; and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1351-2)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Levetiracetam is an AED with unique mechanisms of action that may have analgesic properties in various pain syndromes."1.33Levetiracetam as an adjunctive analgesic in neoplastic plexopathies: case series and commentary. ( Dunteman, ED, 2005)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dunteman, ED1

Other Studies

1 other study available for piracetam and Brachial Plexus Neuropathies

ArticleYear
Levetiracetam as an adjunctive analgesic in neoplastic plexopathies: case series and commentary.
    Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy, 2005, Volume: 19, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Analgesics, Opioid; Anticonvulsants; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies; Dose-Response Relati

2005