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pirenzepine and Restless Leg Syndrome

pirenzepine has been researched along with Restless Leg Syndrome in 3 studies

Pirenzepine: An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as CIMETIDINE and RANITIDINE. It is generally well tolerated by patients.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Risk factors are a high dosage of antipsychotics, akathisia in a previous treatment, and diabetes mellitus."2.41[Drug-induced akathisia]. ( van Harten, PN, 2002)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schenck, CH1
Kraus, T1
Schuld, A1
Pollmächer, T1
van Harten, PN1

Reviews

1 review available for pirenzepine and Restless Leg Syndrome

ArticleYear
[Drug-induced akathisia].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2002, Jan-19, Volume: 146, Issue:3

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Clozapine; Diabetes Complications; D

2002

Other Studies

2 other studies available for pirenzepine and Restless Leg Syndrome

ArticleYear
Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep: global therapeutic considerations.
    Sleep medicine reviews, 2002, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepines; Clonazepam; Humans; Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome; Olanzapine; Pire

2002
Periodic leg movements in sleep and restless legs syndrome probably caused by olanzapine.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1999, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Humans; Leg; Male; Olanzapine; Pirenzepine; Restless L

1999