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What categories of drugs are used to treat muscle spasms?
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Analgesics (Anti-inflammatories) and centrally acting muscle relaxants
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Who can be prescribed muscle relaxants?
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Pts w/ epilepsy, trauma, cerebral palsy, and pts w/ hypocalcemia
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How can Baclofen be administered?
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Orally or through a pump placed in the abdomen
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Why is Baclofen so dangerous?
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There is no antidote in cases of overdose.
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What are side effects of Baclofen?
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GI issues, urinary retention, and withdrawal.
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What is the only Benzodiazapene approved for treatment of muscle spasms?
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Diazepam
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Explain how Dantrium works
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It inhibits the release of Calcium ions by acting on skeletal muscles
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What is Dantrium used to treat in the OR?
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Malignant hyperthermia
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Name 3 side effects of Dantrium.
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Drowsiness, rash and toxicity
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What patients should avoid muscle relaxants?
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Pts with liver issues due to the potential hepatotoxicity of the drug.
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