Pridinol, sold under the brand name Myopridin, is a

muscle relaxant A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therap ...

that is used as an antiparkinsonian and

anticholinergic Anticholinergics (anticholinergic agents) are substances that block the action of the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (ACh) at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system. These agents inhibit the parasympathetic nervous sys ...

drug. It was approved for medical use in the UK in May 2020.

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* 1-Piperidinyl compounds Tertiary alcohols Muscle relaxants Antiparkinsonian agents Muscarinic antagonists Benzhydryl compounds {{musculoskeletal-drug-stub