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Cyclobenzaprine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine T/P | T: Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant P: Catecholamine reuptake inhibitor |
| Cyclobenzaprine MOA | acts primarily in the brainstem to decrease motor activity and increase norepinephrine activity, reduces acute muscle spasm |
| What is Cyclobenzaprine intended for? | INtended for short term 2-3 weeks for acute spasms. |
| What is cyclobenzaprine not effective for? | Not effective for spasticity from CNS, such as SCI or CP |
| What is a serious adverse effect of Cyclobenzaprine | Can cause angioedema, CNS, and anticholinergic effects, tachy, dry mouth, dizziness. |
| Cyclobenzaprine and MAOIs | Risk of hyperpyretic crisic and seizures. |