Skeletal Muscle Relaxers Flashcards

1
Q

carisoprodol

A

Soma

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2
Q

cyclobenzaprine

A

Flexeril

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3
Q

indications

A

muscle spasm, acute musculoskeletal conditions

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4
Q

centrally acting alpha 2 agonist

A

tizanidine

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5
Q

tizanidine

A

Zanaflex

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6
Q

adverse reactions

A

for all: dizziness, somnolence, nervousness

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7
Q

adverse reactions associated with cyclobenzaprine and tizanidine

A

dry mouth, confusion, constipation

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8
Q

which muscle relaxer can cause hypotension (orthostatic)?

A

tizanidine (alpha 2 agonist)

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9
Q

Adverse reaction for carisoprodol

A

withdrawal

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10
Q

Tizanidine ONLY interacts with what specific drug(s)?

A

ciprofloxacin

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11
Q

Cyclobenzaprine ONLY interacts with what specific drug(s)?

A

tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline)

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12
Q

Carisoprodol schedule number

A

CIV DEA Schedule

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13
Q

Tizanidine counseling

A

take with or without food consistently, stand slowly

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14
Q

Clinical pearl

A

limit cyclobenzaprine and carisoprodol to 2-3 week therapy

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