Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mechanism of baclofen?
A
acts on GABA B receptors in the spinal cord to decrease release of excitatory neurotransmitters
2
Q
What is a starting dose of baclofen in the pediatric population?
A
2.5mg BID
3
Q
What is the drug of choice of spasticity of cerebral origin?
A
dantrolene
4
Q
mechanism of action of clonidine and tizanidine?
A
alpha 2 agonist