NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
Question
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Flexeril-Brand Name (muscle relaxant)
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cyclobenzaprine
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carisoprodol
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clindamycin
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clonidine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride is approved for use in the United States as a muscle relaxant. It is marketed under the brand names Flexeril® and Amrix® and as generic formulations in 5, 7.5, and 10 mg tablets intended for short-term (2 to 3 week) oral administration. The usual starting dose is 5 mg, three times per day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background: Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride is a muscle relaxant that is effective in improving muscle spasm, reducing local pain and tenderness, and increasing range of motion in acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Flexeril belongs to a class of drugs called Skeletal Muscle Relaxants.
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