FF Drogas: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants + Nerve Pain

Question 1

What drug is used for orthopedic skeletal muscle syndromes?

Answer 1

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Question 2

Uses of Cyclobenzaprine?

Answer 2

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia

Question 3

Side effects of Cyclobenzaprine?

Answer 3

Same as Benzo + Dry Mouth

(works on the CNS)

Question 4

Conditions in Which Baclofen is indicated?

Answer 4

Spasticity Seen in:

• MS
• SCI
• CP

Question 5

Side Effects of Baclofen?

Answer 5

• Hypotonia
• Confusion
• Increased Risk for Falls
• Shallow Breathing

Question 6

Function of Botox?

Answer 6

Blocks the release of AcH

Question 7

Condition in which Botox is mainly used?

Answer 7

Spasticity seen in CP

Question 8

Drug for treating Neuropathic Pain?

Answer 8

Pregabalin; Gabapentin; Lyrica

Question 9

Conditions in which neuropathic pain is present?

Answer 9

• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• SCI
• Postherpetic Neuralgia