Sativex in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis-Related Spasticity: Role of the Corticospinal Modulation

Sativex is an emergent treatment option for spasticity in patients affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). This oromucosal spray, acting as a partial agonist at cannabinoid receptors, may modulate the balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, leading to muscle relaxation that is in t...

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Main Authors: Margherita Russo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, Antonino Naro, Edoardo Sessa, Carmela Rifici, Giangaetano D’Aleo, Antonino Leo, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Placido Bramanti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/656582