Zanaflex

Tizanidine

 SKMR (skeletal musc relax) for short term trt of spasticity

alpha 2 agonist = inc preynaptic inhibition of motor neurons

OC = inc [] 

ADV ABNORMAL LFT's BLURRED VISION, dry mouth, hypotension,

Lioresal

Baclofen

SKMR for s/s of spasticity from multiple sclerosis

Baclofen is an analog of GABA

do not DC abruptly = halucinations, & sz

ADV = drowsiness

Soma

Carisoprodol

SKMR onset ~ 1hr

Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid

Cyclobenzaprine

SKMR  don't use longer than 3 weeks, T1/2 ~ 3D

dont use w/ HF, hyprethyroidism

Imitrex

Sumatriptan

for trt of migraine - causes vasoconstriction in brain

do not give IV, as it can cause coronary vasospasm, contraindicated in ischemic heart dx

Robaxin

Methocarbamol

SKMR works in spinal cord - inhibits reflexes

Robaxin is hypertonic so vascular extravasation must be avoided

may cause rash

Skelaxin

Metaxalone

SKMR

Fioricet

Bulalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine

Analgesic

for tension Ha

HABIT FORMING,

Pyridium

Phenazopyridine

Urinary tract analgesic

turns urine orange to red

Proscar

Finasteride 

trt of symptomatic BPH

inhibits 5alphareductase = testosterone can't change to DHT, DHT is needed in prostat develpment = dec growth of prostate

pregnant women should not come in contact with finasteride/ or semen from pt taking it

finasteride will decrease PSA levels even in presence of cancer

Flomax

Tamsulosin

trt of s/s of BPH

alpha blocking agent = relaxation of prostate gland and bladder neck = easier to pee

take 1/2 hr after a meal, taking w/ food = dec bioavalable

Avodart

Dutasteride

for s/s BPH

blocks 5alpha reductase = dec DHT = dec growht of prostate

women who are pregnant should not come in contact w/ dutasteride capsules = harm to male fetus.  men can't donate blood until >=6months post last dose