Muscle Spasms

Question 1

Background information for Muscle Relaxants

Answer 1

The nervous system mediates muscle contraction

Question 2

Pharmacology of Muscle Relaxants

Answer 2

Depress central nervous system activity, slowing the nerve signals that medicate muscle contraction

Question 3

Indications of Muscle Relaxants

Answer 3

• Muscle spasms
• Pulled muscle
• Back pain

Question 4

Side effects of Muscle Relaxants

Answer 4

• Drowsiness

Question 5

Drug interactions of Muscle Relaxants

Answer 5

• Increased drowsiness/sedation when combined with other drugs that suppress the central nervous system activity

Question 6

List the brand names and generics names of Muscle Relaxants

Answer 6

Brand Name: Lioresal, Soma (C-IV), Flexeril, Skelaxin, Robaxin, Zanaflex

Generic Name: Baclofen, Carisoprodol (C-IV), Cyclobenzaprine, Metaxalone, Methocarbamol, Tizanidine