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Drug-induced myotonia refers to the myotonia-inducing effects of certain drugs. Hypocholesterolaemic agents may induce myotonia by altering the sterol composition of the muscle cell membrane, while other drugs including beta-adrenergic blockers and agonists, succinylcholine and diuretics may exacerbate or unmask pre-existing myotonia.
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Drug-induced myotonia refers to the myotonia-inducing effects of certain drugs. Hypocholesterolaemic agents may induce myotonia by altering the sterol composition of the muscle cell membrane, while other drugs including beta-adrenergic blockers and agonists, succinylcholine and diuretics may exacerbate or unmask pre-existing myotonia. |
