Skeletal Muscle Relaxers Flashcards
carisoprodol
Soma
cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
indications
muscle spasm, acute musculoskeletal conditions
centrally acting alpha 2 agonist
tizanidine
tizanidine
Zanaflex
adverse reactions
for all: dizziness, somnolence, nervousness
adverse reactions associated with cyclobenzaprine and tizanidine
dry mouth, confusion, constipation
which muscle relaxer can cause hypotension (orthostatic)?
tizanidine (alpha 2 agonist)
Adverse reaction for carisoprodol
withdrawal
Tizanidine ONLY interacts with what specific drug(s)?
ciprofloxacin
Cyclobenzaprine ONLY interacts with what specific drug(s)?
tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline)
Carisoprodol schedule number
CIV DEA Schedule
Tizanidine counseling
take with or without food consistently, stand slowly
Clinical pearl
limit cyclobenzaprine and carisoprodol to 2-3 week therapy