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Dantrolene


Synonym(s): Dantrolene sodium, Dantrium

Introduction

Name

  • Dantrolene.

Class of drug

  • Muscle relaxant.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • McKenzie E C et al (2004) Effect of oral dantrolene sodium on creatinine kinase activity after exercise in horses with recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis. Am J Vet Res 65, 74-79 PubMed.
  • Edwards J G, Newtont J R, Ramzan P H, Pilsworth R C & Shepherd M C (2003) The efficacy of dantrolene sodium in controlling exertional rhabdomyolysis in the Thoroughbred racehorse. Equine Vet J 35, 707-711 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Schreiber (2011) Practical use of Dantrium. In: BEVA Proc. pp 23.
  • DiMaio K et al (2010) Comparative Pharmacokinetics of Two Oral Formulations of Dantrolene in the Horse. In: AAEP Proc.Vol 56. pp 53.
  • PlumPlumbs Veterinary Drug Handbook (2008) 6th edn. Ed: Plumb D. Blackwell Publishing, USA.
  • Product Monograph (2008) Dantrium Capsules. JHP Pharmaceuticals.
  • Valberg S J, McCue M E & Mickelson J R (2008) A Review of Genetic Muscle Disorders in Foals of Quarterhorse Related Breeds. In: Proc AAEP Focus Meeting: First Year of Life. pp 29-36.