Muscle Relaxers
Soma
Soma (CARISOPRODOL) is a Muscle Relaxer. Soma is used to treat the pain and
stiffness that result from muscle spasms.
Flexeril
Flexeril(cyclobenzaprine) is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve
muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls.
Combined with rest and physical therapy, Flexeril 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. It 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.
Zanaflex
Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant. Zanaflex 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 in this medication guide.
