muscle cramps ALS
Posted Tuesday 23 February 2010 - 15:04 PM by David Chan
First Line Drugs
- DILTIAZEM (C08DB01)
- VITAMIN B-COMPLEX, OTHER COMBINATIONS (A11EX)
Second Line Drugs
- QUININE (P01BC01)
Reference
Comments/Instructions
Although likely effective (Level A), quinine derivatives should be avoided for routine use in the management of muscle cramps because of the potential of toxicity, but in select patients they can be considered for an individual therapeutic trial once potential side effects are taken into account. Vitamin B complex, Naftidrofuryl, and calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem are possibly effective and may be considered in the management of muscle cramps (Level C). Further studies are needed to identify agents that are effective and safe for the treatment of muscle cramps.
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