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Thiocolchicoside

Generic Name
Thiocolchicoside
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C27H33NO10S
CAS Number
602-41-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
T1X8S697GT

Overview

Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of the colchicine, a natural anti-inflammatory glycoside which originates from the flower seeds of Superba gloriosa. It is a muscle relaxant with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It has potent convulsant activity and should not be administered to individuals prone to seizures.

Background

Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of the colchicine, a natural anti-inflammatory glycoside which originates from the flower seeds of Superba gloriosa. It is a muscle relaxant with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It has potent convulsant activity and should not be administered to individuals prone to seizures.

Indication

Thiocolchicoside is a skeletal muscle-relaxant drug used in the treatment of orthopedic, traumatic and rheumatologic disorders . It is indicated as an adjuvant drug in the treatment of painful muscle contractures and is indicated in acute spinal pathology, for adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older . Recent studies have examined its effect on muscle tone, stiffness, contractures, and soreness experienced by athletes during sporting competitions .

Associated Conditions

  • Back Pain, Acute
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Extra-Articular Rheumatism
  • Muscle Inflammation
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Myalgia
  • Nonspecific Pain Post Traumatic Injury
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Pain
  • Post Traumatic Pain
  • Postoperative pain
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Spasms
  • Spinal pain
  • Vertebral column pain
  • Inflammation localized
  • Localized pain
  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Musculoskeletal spasms

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