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2. Muscle relaxant - Wikipedia

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   A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms , pain , and hyperreflexia . The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics .

3. Category:Muscle relaxants - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Muscle relaxants" The following 72 pages are in this category, out of 72 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

4. Cyclobenzaprine - Wikipedia

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   Cyclobenzaprine, sold under several brand names including, historically, Flexeril, is a muscle relaxer used for muscle spasms from musculoskeletal conditions of sudden onset. [5] It is not useful in cerebral palsy. [5] It is taken by mouth. [5] Common side effects include headache, feeling tired, dizziness, and dry mouth. [5]

5. Neuromuscular-blocking drug - Wikipedia

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   Quaternary ammonium muscle relaxants are quaternary ammonium salts used as drugs for muscle relaxation, most commonly in anesthesia. It is necessary to prevent spontaneous movement of muscle during surgical operations. Muscle relaxants inhibit neuron transmission to muscle by blocking the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. What they have in ...

6. Carisoprodol - Wikipedia

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   Somadril Comp. – combination muscle relaxant medication containing carisoprodol, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and caffeine Carisoprodol is meant to be used along with rest, physical therapy and other measures to relax muscles after strains, sprains and muscle injuries. [10]

7. Chlorzoxazone - Wikipedia

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   Chlorzoxazone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasm and the resulting pain or discomfort. It can also be administered for acute pain in general and for tension headache (muscle contraction headache). It acts on the spinal cord by depressing reflexes.