RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Anti-spasticity medications
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 19
OP 22
VO 24
IS 1
A1 Al-Shahrani, Abdulrahman M.
YR 2003
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/24/1/19.abstract
AB Spasticity is common in patients with a variety of central nervous system disorders. It can lead to significant disability or cause complications that may result in severe morbidity. In such patients, treatment of spasticity is warranted. Several oral and parenteral medications are available for use in the treatment of spasticity. This article reviews the pharmacological properties and therapeutic effectiveness of these medications to provide a practical objective guide for physicians who may be involved in the management of spasticity.