Colchid

Therapeutic Segment:
Muscle Relaxant

Generic Name:
Thiocolchicoside

Description:
Thicolchicoside is a semi-synthetic sulphurated derivative of colchicoside, with myorelaxant pharmacological activity. In-vitro, thicolchicoside only binds to GABAA and strychnine-sensitive glycine receptors. Thiocolchicoside acting as a GABAA receptor antagonist, its myorelaxant effects could be exerted at the supraspinal level, via complex regulatory mechanism, although a glycinergic mechanism of action can not be excluded. The characteristics of the interaction of thiocolchicoside with GABAA receptors are qualitatively and quantitatively shared by

Indication:

Adjuvant treatment of painful muscle contractures in acute spinal pathology in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards.

Formulation:

  • Capsules 

Strength:

  • 4mg

Pack Size:

  • 20’s
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