2.5 Muscle Relaxants Flashcards
1
Q
What are muscle relaxants?
A
drugs used predominantly to relieve pain associated with skeletal muscle spasms
2
Q
Some examples of such drugs include..
A
Baclofen, Flexeril, Dantolene
3
Q
T/F Muscle relaxants can be used in treatment of convulsions and status epilepticus
A
4
Q
The main side effects of muscle relaxants are extensions of effects on the CNS and skeletal muscles. These side effects are…
A
Euphoria
Lightheadedness, dizziness
Drowsiness, fatigue
Muscle weakness
