dantrolene

[ dan-truh-leen ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a toxic orange powder, C 14 H 10 N 4 O 5 , used to control muscle spasms, as in the treatment of local trauma, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or other neurological disorders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dantrolene¹

dantrol-, contracted from letters of the chemical name + -ene

Example Sentences

In 2016, Urano and colleagues started the world’s first clinical trial for the disease: a phase 1/2 study of dantrolene, an approved muscle relaxant.

From Science Magazine

Dantrolene didn’t improve vision in the 22 participants, including White, the scientists reported in an October 2020 preprint.

From Science Magazine

On February 16, 2019, dantrolene in excess of 100 pg/ml was considered a prohibited drug substance, class 4, penalty class C. Split sample was conducted by Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory which confirmed the violation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dantrolene is commonly used as a muscle relaxant.

From Los Angeles Times

Sikorski stated in his affidavit that the physicians were delayed in recognizing Dixon’s malignant hyperthermia and subsequently failed “to rapidly administer” Dantrolene as well as repeat it “in an ongoing manner” and “to administer the proper repeat dosage” according to the malignant hyperthermia protocol.

From Washington Post