Tolperisone, a
piperidine derivative, is a centrally acting
muscle relaxant. Brand names include
Mydocalm and
Mydeton.
External links
- Hofer D, Lohberger B, Steinecker B, Schmidt K, Quasthoff S, Schreibmayer W (2006). "A comparative study of the action of tolperisone on seven different voltage dependent sodium channel isoforms.". Eur J Pharmacol 538 (1-3): 5–14.
- Kocsis P, Farkas S, Fodor L, Bielik N, Thán M, Kolok S, Gere A, Csejtei M, Tarnawa I (2005). "Tolperisone-type drugs inhibit spinal reflexes via blockade of voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels.". J Pharmacol Exp Ther 315 (3): 1237–46.
- Ribi C, Vermeulen C, Hauser C (2003). "Anaphylactic reactions to tolperisone (Mydocalm).". Swiss Med Wkly 133 (25-26): 369–71.