quinacrine has been researched along with Neuromuscular Diseases in 2 studies
Quinacrine: An acridine derivative formerly widely used as an antimalarial but superseded by chloroquine in recent years. It has also been used as an anthelmintic and in the treatment of giardiasis and malignant effusions. It is used in cell biological experiments as an inhibitor of phospholipase A2.
quinacrine : A member of the class of acridines that is acridine substituted by a chloro group at position 6, a methoxy group at position 2 and a [5-(diethylamino)pentan-2-yl]nitrilo group at position 9.
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.
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Tanenbaum, L | 1 |
| Tuffanelli, DL | 1 |
| Wallace, DJ | 1 |
2 reviews available for quinacrine and Neuromuscular Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Antimalarial agents. Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and quinacrine.
Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Chloroquine; DNA; Eye Diseases; Female; Hemat | 1980 |
Antimalarial agents and lupus.
Topics: Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; Antimalarials; Chloroquine; Female; Humans; Hydroxychloroquine; Kidney | 1994 |