Extrapyramidal Sign

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Etiology 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

More Specific Terms

• akathisia
• dyskinesia
• dystonia

Introduction

• Acute dystonic reactions, akathesia, restlessness, parkinsonism & tardive dyskinesia.

Etiology

• pharmacologic causes:
• butyrophenones (e.g. haloperidol)
• levodopa
• methyldopa
• metoclopramide
• oral contraceptives
• phenothiazines
• tricyclic antidepressants

More General Terms

• sign/symptom

Additional Terms

• extrapyramidal motor system
• parkinsonism

References

1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 829-39
2. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1146.

extrapyramidal sign/symptom