Muscle Spasm Meds Flashcards
1
Q
what is a muscle spasm
A
involuntary contraction of muscle
2
Q
cause of muscle spasm
A
temp skeletal injury - when healed symptoms subside
3
Q
1st line treatment for muscle spasm
A
heat, ice, nsaid, pt
4
Q
prototype for muscle spasm/spasticity
A
baclofen
5
Q
what is baclofen
A
muscle relaxant - CNS depressant
6
Q
s/e of baclofen
A
cns depression - lethargy to respiratory depression
tolerance - over time not as effective
slowly withdraw from drug - risk for seizures
7
Q
what is spasticity
A
movement disorder of CNS origin seen in MS, CP, ischemic event - more long term
8
Q
s/s of spasticity
A
pain, involuntary jerking
9
Q
how is baclofen given
A
po, intrathecally (into spine)
10
Q
what can we give for baclofen overdose
A
nothing
11
Q
benzo used for spasticity
A
valium
