Skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by interfering with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used in spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Although the mechanism of action is probably not central, dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants.

DUI

D003620 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0005658

CAS

2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-

Previous indexing

Hydantoins (1966-1974)

History note

80(75); was see under HYDANTOINS 1975-79

Public note

80; was see under HYDANTOINS 1975-79