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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | baclofen(Lioresal , Lioresal Intrathecal) | ||
| 2. | diazepam(Valium , others...) | ||
| 3. | cyclobenzaprine(Flexeril , others...) | ||
| 4. | botulinum toxin type A(Botox , Botox Cosmetic) | ||
| 5. | clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) | ||
| 6. | tizanidine(Zanaflex ) | ||
| 7. | dantrolene(Dantrium ) | ||
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Before fixed contractures develop, muscle-relaxant drugs such as diazepam (Valium), dantrolene (Dantrium), and baclofen (Lioresal) may be prescribed. Botulinum toxin (Botox), a highly effective treatment, is injected directly into the affected mus...
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Before fixed contractures develop, muscle-relaxant drugs such, as diazepam (Valium), dantrolene (Dantrium), and baclofen (Lioresal) may be prescribed. Botulinum toxin (Botox), a newer and highly effective treatment, is injected directly into the a...
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Before fixed contractures develop, muscle-relaxant drugs such as diazepam (Valium), dantrolene (Dantrium), and baclofen (Lioresal) may be prescribed. Botulinum toxin (Botox), a newer and highly effective treatment, is injected directly into the af...
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Before fixed contractures develop, muscle-relaxant drugs such as diazepam (Valium), dantrolene (Dantrium), and baclofen (Lioresal) may be prescribed. Botulinum toxin (Botox), a newer and highly effective treatment, is injected directly into the af...
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Before fixed contractures develop, muscle-relaxant drugs such as diazepam (Valium), dantrolene (Dantrium), and baclofen (Lioresal) may be prescribed. Botulinum toxin (Botox), a newer and highly effective treatment, is injected directly into the af...
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BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
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BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
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Skeletal muscle relaxant and antispasticity agent; a GABA derivative.
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certain types of seizures.
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certain types of seizures.
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certain types of seizures.
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certain types of seizures.
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Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant.
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Diazepam is a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is most commonly sold in the United States under the brand name Valium. The generic form of this drug is also available.
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Diazepam is an antianxiety medication that is also useful in the treatment of muscle spasms and some types of seizures . The drug belongs to the class of medications known as benzodiazepines that depress activity of the central nervous system .
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye kloe BEN za preen) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness.
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye kloe BEN za preen) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness.
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Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant; structurally and pharmacologically related to tricyclic antidepressants.
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Botulinum toxin type A (Botox ® , Botox ® Cosmetic) and type B (Myobloc ® ) currently are commercially available in the US; types C and F reportedly under clinical investigation in other countries.
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Botulinum is a bacterium ( Clostridium botulinum ) that produces seven different toxins that can cause botulism and is also medically used to block muscle contractions.
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ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face.
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ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face.
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder.
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder.
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Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, sedative, and anxiolytic.
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Clonazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are medications that help relieve nervousness, tension, symptoms of anxiety, and some types of seizures by slowing the central nervous system. In the United States, clo...
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TIZANIDINE (tye ZAN i deen) helps to relieve muscle spasms. It may be used to help in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury.
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Management of spasticity associated with cerebral or spinal injury, alone or in conjunction with other standard therapies (e.g., baclofen).
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DANTROLENE (DAN troe leen) helps to relieve spasms and stiffness of muscles in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injury to the spine. This medicine can also help prevent and treat a condition called malignant hypert...
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DANTROLENE (DAN troe leen) helps to relieve spasms and stiffness of muscles in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injury to the spine. This medicine can also help prevent and treat a condition called malignant hypert...
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Skeletal muscle relaxant.
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