Dantrolene: What Is Dantrolene
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What is dantrolene?
Dantrolene is a muscle relaxant. It works by directly affecting the ability of your muscles to contract (stiffen).
Dantrolene is used to treat muscle spasticity (stiffness and spasms) caused by conditions such as a spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis.
Dantrolene is also used to prevent the development of malignant hyperthermia (a rapid rise in body temperature) and stiff muscles caused by anesthesia during or after surgery.
Dantrolene may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
| Last updated: | July 29, 2004 |
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