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zonisamide and Myoclonic Jerk

zonisamide has been researched along with Myoclonic Jerk in 6 studies

Zonisamide: A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization.
zonisamide : A 1,2-benzoxazole compound having a sulfamoylmethyl substituent at the 3-position.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seizures, especially myoclonus, are often refractary to antiepileptic drugs (AD)."2.82[Efficacy of zonisamide in Lafora's disease case and brief review of its use in progressive myoclonic epilepsy]. ( Álvarez-Pérez, P; Cores-Bartolomé, C; Lema-Facal, T; Rubio-Nazábal, E, 2022)
"Epileptic myoclonus is generally treated by valproate monotherapy, and this therapy has confirmed efficacy."1.38Stepwise synchronization through the corpus callosum is one cause of myoclonic jerks. ( Arai, H; Iimura, Y; Nakajima, M; Sugano, H, 2012)
"Action myoclonus frequently remains the primary cause of disability in Unverricht-Lundborg disease (EPM1) patients."1.37A pilot open-label trial of zonisamide in Unverricht-Lundborg disease. ( Bramanti, P; Coppola, A; Ferlazzo, E; Italiano, D; Magaudda, A; Pezzella, M; Striano, P; Striano, S; Zara, F, 2011)
"Post-anoxic myoclonus is a rare movement disorder manifested by diffuse action-triggered jerking movements that may result in significant disability."1.33Post-anoxic myoclonus: a case presentation and review of management in the rehabilitation setting. ( Polesin, A; Stern, M, 2006)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (16.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rubio-Nazábal, E1
Álvarez-Pérez, P1
Cores-Bartolomé, C1
Lema-Facal, T1
Salamon, A1
Zádori, D1
Horváth, E1
Vécsei, L1
Klivényi, P1
Italiano, D1
Pezzella, M1
Coppola, A1
Magaudda, A1
Ferlazzo, E1
Bramanti, P1
Striano, S1
Zara, F1
Striano, P1
Iimura, Y1
Sugano, H1
Nakajima, M1
Arai, H1
Polesin, A1
Stern, M1
Takigawa, T1
Mima, T1
Saida, K1
Kawasaki, J1
Shibasaki, H1

Reviews

1 review available for zonisamide and Myoclonic Jerk

ArticleYear
[Efficacy of zonisamide in Lafora's disease case and brief review of its use in progressive myoclonic epilepsy].
    Revista de neurologia, 2022, 09-16, Volume: 75, Issue:6

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Humans; Lafora Disease; Myoclonic Epilepsies, Progressive; Myoclonus; Zonisamide

2022

Other Studies

5 other studies available for zonisamide and Myoclonic Jerk

ArticleYear
[Zonisamide treatment in myoclonus-dystonia].
    Orvosi hetilap, 2019, Volume: 160, Issue:34

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; Dystonic Disorders; Female; Humans; Myoclonus; Zonisamide

2019
A pilot open-label trial of zonisamide in Unverricht-Lundborg disease.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2011, Feb-01, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Isoxazoles; Male; Middle Aged; Myoclonus; Pilot Projec

2011
Stepwise synchronization through the corpus callosum is one cause of myoclonic jerks.
    World neurosurgery, 2012, Volume: 77, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cognition Disorders; Corpus Callosum; Cortical Synchronization; Drug Resistance; El

2012
Post-anoxic myoclonus: a case presentation and review of management in the rehabilitation setting.
    Brain injury, 2006, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Clonazepam; Diazepam; Female; Heart Arrest; Humans; Hypoxia, Brain; Isoxazoles; Lev

2006
[A case of cortical reflex myoclonus manifesting tremor].
    Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology, 1997, Volume: 37, Issue:11

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Cerebral Cortex; Clonazepam; Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory; Female; Humans; Isox

1997