NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Skelaxin-Brand Name (NSAID)
A
paroxetine
B
meloxicam
C
ibuprofen
D
metaxalone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle pain or spasm. Metaxalone is a moderate to strong muscle relaxant used in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions. It is marketed by King Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Skelaxin®.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skelaxin (metaxalone) is from the class of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxant and is used to treat symptoms of skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Metaxalone is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

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