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| what are seletal muscle relaxants used for? |
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Definition
- to decrease muscle spasm or spasticity
- depressing CNS
- may also cause blockage of nerve impulses
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Term
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Definition
| sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contraction that occurs with musculoskeletal trauma or inflammation |
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Definition
| increased muscle tone or contraction and stiff awkward movements |
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| what indications do we have to used skeletal muscle relaxants? |
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Definition
- used primarily in conjuction with other tx measures such as physical therapy
- used to help relieve spasticity that causes severe pain
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Term
| what are contraindictations to using skeletal muscle relaxants? |
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Definition
- impaired renal/kidney function
- respiratory depression
- pt who must be alert for ADLs
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Term
| What are three skeletal muscle relaxants? |
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Definition
- baclofen (Lioresal)
- cyclobenzapine (Flexeril)
- methocarbamol (Robaxin)
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Term
| what is baclofen used for? |
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Definition
| to treat spasticity; increases the effects of gammaaminobutyric acid |
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Definition
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| what are effects of baclofen? |
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Definition
| adverse effects: drowsiness, confusion, constipation, fatigue |
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Term
| what is a rule about baclofen? |
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Definition
| needs to be discontinued slowly |
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Term
| what is cyclobenzapine used for? |
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Definition
| to relieve discomfort from acute, painful musculoskeletal disorders |
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Term
| how is cyclobenzapine given? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are adverse effects of cyclobenzapine? |
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Definition
| drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth |
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Term
| what is a rule to using cyclobenzapine? |
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Definition
| indicated for short term use <3 weeks |
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Term
| what is methocarbamol used for? |
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Definition
| to relieve discomfort from acute, painful musculoskeletal disorders |
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Term
| how is methocarbamol given? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are adverse effects of methocarbamol? |
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Definition
- drowsiness, dizziness, urticaria
- may give urine a green, brown, or black color
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