Muscle Relaxants

Question 1

baclofen (Lioresal)

Answer 1

• oral / injectable

- used for : treatment of chronic spastic muscular conditions

Question 2

cyclobenzaprine (Flexenil)

Answer 2

• *centrally acting
• structurally and pharmacologically similar to tricyclic antidepressants
• most common muscle relaxant
• reduces spasms after musculoskeletal injury
• comes in 5 mg, 10 mg or XR forms (Amrix)