Dantrolene - DAN-troe-leen is using to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping and tightness of muscles causing by certain medical problems such as multiple sclerosis - MS, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injury to the spine. Dantrolene does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treat, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your condition. Dantrolene acts directly on the muscles to produce its relaxant effects.
Dantrolene is also using to prevent or treat a medical problem called malignant hyperthermia that may occur in some people during or following surgery or anesthesia. Malignant hyperthermia consists of a group of symptoms including very high fever, fast and irregular heartbeat and breathing problems. It is believed that the tendency to develop malignant hyperthermia is inherited.
Dantrolene has been shown to cause cancer and noncancerous tumors in some pets - but not in others when given in large doses for a long time. It is not known whether long-term use of dantrolene causes cancer or tumors in humans. Before taking this drug, be sure that you have discussed this with your family doctor.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada