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Akathisia

  1. Akathisia is characterized by subjetive feelings of restlessness accompanied by objective signs of motor restlessness such as fidgety movements of the legs and an inability to sit or stand still.

    Antiemetic drug induced akathisia is frequent in cancer patients.

    Reference: Kawanishi C et al. Unexpectedly high prevalence of akathisia in cancer patients. Palliative and Supportive Care. 2007. 5, 351-354.


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