Muscle Relaxers
Flexeril
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve
muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls.
Flexeril, when combined with rest and physical therapy, provides relief of
muscular stiffness and pain. Improvement is manifested by relief of
muscle spasm and its associated signs and symptoms, namely, pain,
tenderness, limitation of motion, and restriction in activities
of daily living.
Skelaxin
Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin works by blocking
nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Skelaxin
is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and
other painful muscular conditions.
Soma
Soma is a combination of Aspirin, Carisoprodol, and
Codeine. Aspirin is an anti inflammatory pain reliever, Carisoprodol is
muscle relaxant, and Codeine is narcotic analgesic (pain reliever).
Soma is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and
other painful muscular conditions.
Zanaflex
Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant that works
by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to
your brain. Zanaflex is used to treat increased muscle tone associated
with spasticity. Zanaflex may also be used for purposes other than those
listed here.
Cyclobenzaprine
Cyclobenzaprine is the generic form of
Flexeril.
Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant.
Cyclobenzaprine
relieves muscle spasms of local origin but is not effective in spasms
which originate from diseases in the brain or spinal cord.
The preceeding information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
