Oral pharmacotherapy of childhood movement disorders

Title

Oral pharmacotherapy of childhood movement disorders

Creator

Edgar TS

Publisher

Journal Of Child Neurology

Date

2003

Subject

Child; Humans; Posture; Administration; Oral; Age of Onset; Ataxia/drug therapy; Basal Ganglia/physiopathology; Hyperkinesis/drug therapy; Hypokinesia/drug therapy; Movement Disorders/drug therapy/physiopathology; Muscle Hypotonia/drug therapy/physiopathology; Muscle Spasticity/drug therapy; Neuromuscular Agents/administration & dosage

Description

Movement disorders, a common problem in children with neurologic impairment, are receiving increasing clinical attention. The differences in movement disorders between adults and children are striking; presentation is frequently insidious and may be characterized by mild hypotonia. The clinical manifestations of extrapyramidal disorders are profoundly influenced by the age of onset. The conditions reviewed in this article are expressed clinically by the occurrence of abnormalities of movement and posture, often in association with disturbances of muscle tone. This article reviews empiric drug use and recommendations for childhood movement disorders.
2003

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Type

Journal Article

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Citation

Edgar TS, “Oral pharmacotherapy of childhood movement disorders,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 29, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/12730.