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MUSCLE RELAXANTS
Laurice Mitchell
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What are muscle relaxants?
Used to relax or decrease the tone of skeletal muscles.
Muscles responsible for voluntary movement.
Works on the central nervous system.
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Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
Blocks the transmission of nervous signals to the muscle.
Used during surgery.
Does not block the sensation of pain.
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Other Muscle Relaxants
Relax muscle to lesser degree. Used to manage seizure, muscle spasms,
or pain associated with muscle injuries.
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Availability
Prescription only in the United State Some can be bought in Canada without
prescription.
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Side Effects
Risk of dependence Impaired
movement and coordination
Dry mouth
Light headed Blurred vision Less alert
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Muscle Relaxants
Carisoprodol (Soma) Chloroxazone (Parafon Forte DSC) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
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Substance abuse and dependence
Increasing problem About 1% of American adults are taking
muscle relaxants Majority have developed a habit.
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High Doses
Buzz Sense of euphoria Mood enhancement Pleasant
misperceptions
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History of abuse
In the 90’s several members of hospital staff was charged with murder.
Overdosed on two muscle relaxants Muscle relaxants were pulled off the
market.
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Statistics
In 2006, 16.2 million Americans age 12 and older had taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year prior to being surveyed.
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More than 6.3 Million American reported current use of prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes in 2003.-