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Muscle relaxants/

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What are two uses for muscle relaxants? 1. paralysis for surgery/intubation 2. reduce spasticity (spasmolytics)
Name 3 spasmolytics 1. carisoprodol (Soma) 2. cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) 3. methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Which spasmolyitics is a pregnancy risk category B? cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
What is mechanism of action of carisoprodol? unknown. thought to be centrally acting
What is the dosage of carisoprodol? 350mg 3-4 times a day, po
What is the name brand of carisoprodol? Soma
What class is cyclobenzaprine? tricyclic antidepressant derivative
What is suspected mechanism of action of cyclobenzaprine? unknown mechanism of action, possilbe at brain stem level
What is the pregnancy class of carisoprodol? C
What is dosage of cyclobenzaprine? 20-40mg daily, divided 2-4 times a day
What is the max daily dose of cyclobenzaprine? 60mg
What are the limitations of cyclobenzaprine? Do not take more than 2 weeks
What is the name brand name of cyclybenzaprine? Flexeril
What is the name brand name of methocarbamol Robaxin
What is the mechanism of action of methocarbamol? carbamate derivative of guaifenesin unknown mechanims, effects related to sedative action
What is the pregnancy risk category of methocarbamol? C
What is the dosage of methocarbamol? 1.5 grams QID for 2-3 days, then 4-4.5 grams daily in 3-6 divided doses Tablet or injection
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