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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.