title: The efficacy and safety of eperisone in patients with cervical spondylosis: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
abstract: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial was undertaken to assess the activity of eperisone hydrochloride (50 mg t.i.d.), a commonly used muscle relaxant, as a treatment for cervical spondylosis in 157 patients. The results showed a clear benefit of eperisone treatment with regard to pain in the nuchal region, back pain, pain in arms and shoulders, stiffness and other symptoms of cervical spondylosis, while the tolerability of the treatment was optimal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bose
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010919:Placebos; D011427:Propiophenones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D010919:Placebos; D011427:Propiophenones; C030848:eperisone