Al-Shahrani Abdulrahman M
Department of Neurology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, PO Box 40180, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (3) 8823903. Fax. +966 (3) 8822346. E-mail:
Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2003 Jan;8(1):8-11.
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.
痉挛在患有各种中枢神经系统疾病的患者中很常见。它可导致严重残疾或引发可能导致严重发病的并发症。对于这类患者,有必要治疗痉挛。有几种口服和注射用药物可用于治疗痉挛。本文综述了这些药物的药理特性和治疗效果,为可能参与痉挛管理的医生提供实用的客观指南。