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List of Common Muscle Relaxers
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. Neuromuscular blockers act by interfering with transmission at the neuromuscular end plate and have no central nervous system (CNS) activity. They…
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List of Common Muscle Relaxers
Muscle relaxers are used in addition to rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relieve discomfort. They are typically prescribed for short-term use to treat acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Muscle relaxers are occasionally prescribed for chronic pain (pain lasting longer than 3 months). Muscle relaxers are not a class of drugs—meaning they do not all…
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For Muscle Pain Rely Only on Muscle Relaxers
What would you do if someone asks your advice to deal with their muscular pain? Well in all probability you will advise him or her to talk to their doctor. Most doctors recommend something like Tramadol pain medication to their patients whenever they complain of any physical pain. They may also offer a muscle relaxant…
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What are Skeletal Muscle Relaxants?
Muscle relaxers, or muscle relaxants, are medications used to treat muscle spasms or muscle spasticity. Skeletal muscle relaxants are drugs that are used to relax and reduce tension in muscles. They are more simply referred to as muscle relaxants. Some work in the brain or spinal cord to block or dampen down excessively stimulated nerve…