Diseases [C] » Nervous System Diseases [C10] » Neurologic Manifestations » Paralysis
Diseases [C] » Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23] » Signs and Symptoms » Neurologic Manifestations » Paralysis
Description
A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45) MeSH
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Subtype Terms (9)
Facial Paralysis
8 approved drugs
Gastroparesis
47 drugs (27 approved, 20 experimental)
Hemiplegia
8 drugs (7 approved, 1 experimental)
Ophthalmoplegia
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
Paraplegia
5 drugs (1 approved, 4 experimental)
Pseudobulbar Palsy
2 approved drugs
Quadriplegia
9 drugs (5 approved, 4 experimental)
Respiratory Paralysis
2 approved drugs
Vocal Cord Paralysis
4 drugs (2 approved, 2 experimental)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (5)
Phase 3 Indicated Drugs (1)
Phase 1 Indicated Drugs (2)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (1)
Organization Involved with Phase 4 Indications (19)
Organization Involved with Phase 2 Indications (32)
Organization Involved with Phase 1 Indications (17)
Organization Involved with Other Experimental Indications (19)
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