Dantrolene
Revonto is a brand-name muscle relaxant containing dantrolene sodium that acts directly on skeletal muscle tissue. It is primarily used to manage spasticity associated with conditions such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis, as well as to treat and prevent malignant hyperthermia during surgical procedures.
Revonto is a muscle relaxant used for spasticity management and prevention of malignant hyperthermia during surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1012462
- Generic
- Revonto
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of spasticity (chronic management) and prevention/treatment of malignant hyperthermia crisis
Acts directly on skeletal muscle by inhibiting calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, reducing muscle contraction strength
May cause significant muscle weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Can rarely cause liver toxicity. Requires regular liver function monitoring with long-term use. Not for use in conditions where spasticity is beneficial (e.g., some stroke patients).
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy