Application
Tizanidine hydrochloride has been used for developing spectrophotometric methods for the validation of skeletal muscle relaxants.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α2-adrenoceptor agonist.
Tizanidine hydrochloride is known to function as a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts centrally. Furthermore, this relaxant functions at spinal and supraspinal levels to block excitatory interneurons. This drug is used for the symptomatic relief of spasticity and painful muscle spasms.
Features and Benefits
This compound was developed by Acorda Therapeutics. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
Packaging
10, 50 mg in glass bottle
Preparation Note
Tizanidine hydrochloride is soluble in water at a concentration that is greater than 20 mg/ml.
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