this drug acts centrally
used to treat muscle spasm
may cause serious drowziness and withdrawl symptoms if abused
diazepam (valium)
this drug acts in the spinal cord as an adrenergic agonist
used for spasticity may cause hypotension
tizanidine (zanaflex)
these drugs act at the level of the brain stem or spinal cord
used for temporary relief of local, acute muscle spasm may cause tachycardia, blurry vision, and dry mouth
chlorzoxaone
cyclobenzaprine (flexeril)
carisoprodol (soma)
methocarbamol (robaxin)
orphenadrine (norflex)
this drug inhibits release of neurotransmitters in the brain and SC esp. substance P
can reduce inflammation and pain
used to treat spasticity or reduce painful flexor or extensor spasm
may cause drowsiness and increased seizures if epileptic
baclofen (lioresal)
this drug acts locally on muscle fibersto block release of calcium
used for chronic spasticity
may cause dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and photosensitivity
Dantrolene (dantrium)
**should not be used with cardiac and resp. dysfunction**