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What type of medication is Cyclobenzaprine?
What type of medication is Cyclobenzaprine?
Skeletal muscle relaxant
How does Cyclobenzaprine relieve muscle spasms?
How does Cyclobenzaprine relieve muscle spasms?
It acts on the central nervous system
What is the typical duration of Cyclobenzaprine treatment?
What is the typical duration of Cyclobenzaprine treatment?
Less than 3 weeks
Which of the following is a common side effect of Cyclobenzaprine?
Which of the following is a common side effect of Cyclobenzaprine?
Which of these conditions is a contraindication for Cyclobenzaprine?
Which of these conditions is a contraindication for Cyclobenzaprine?
What should patients taking Cyclobenzaprine be cautioned about?
What should patients taking Cyclobenzaprine be cautioned about?
Which of the following substances should be avoided while taking Cyclobenzaprine?
Which of the following substances should be avoided while taking Cyclobenzaprine?
It is recommended to take Cyclobenzaprine on an empty stomach.
It is recommended to take Cyclobenzaprine on an empty stomach.
Which of the following should be monitored in a patient taking Cyclobenzaprine?
Which of the following should be monitored in a patient taking Cyclobenzaprine?
Sudden discontinuation of Cyclobenzaprine can increase the risk of rebound muscle spasms.
Sudden discontinuation of Cyclobenzaprine can increase the risk of rebound muscle spasms.
Cyclobenzaprine is typically prescribed for chronic muscle pain.
Cyclobenzaprine is typically prescribed for chronic muscle pain.
What important information should be included in patient teaching about Cyclobenzaprine?
What important information should be included in patient teaching about Cyclobenzaprine?
How is the effectiveness of Cyclobenzaprine evaluated?
How is the effectiveness of Cyclobenzaprine evaluated?
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Cyclobenzaprine action
Cyclobenzaprine action
Relaxes muscles by affecting the central nervous system.
Cyclobenzaprine use
Cyclobenzaprine use
Short-term treatment of muscle spasms (less than 3 weeks).
Cyclobenzaprine side effects
Cyclobenzaprine side effects
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, eyes), drowsiness, dizziness, headache, confusion, allergic reaction.
Cyclobenzaprine contraindications
Cyclobenzaprine contraindications
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Cyclobenzaprine cautions
Cyclobenzaprine cautions
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Cyclobenzaprine interactions
Cyclobenzaprine interactions
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Cyclobenzaprine assessment
Cyclobenzaprine assessment
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Cyclobenzaprine nursing interventions
Cyclobenzaprine nursing interventions
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Cyclobenzaprine teaching
Cyclobenzaprine teaching
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Cyclobenzaprine evaluation
Cyclobenzaprine evaluation
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Study Notes
Cyclobenzaprine (Skeletal Muscle Relaxant)
- Action: Relieves muscle spasms by acting on the central nervous system.
- Uses: Short-term treatment of muscle spasms (typically less than 3 weeks).
- Side effects/Adverse reactions:
- Anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry eyes, dry mouth)
- Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, confusion
- Allergic reaction
- Contraindications:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Caution:
- Seizure disorders
- Central nervous system (CNS) depression
- Interactions:
- Other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol)
- Antidepressants
- Kava kava
- Safe to take with food or milk
- Assessment:
- Vital signs
- Medical/medication history
- Reason for taking the medication
- Nursing interventions:
- Monitor vital signs
- Monitor for CNS side effects
- Ensure client safety
- Monitor muscle spasms
- Teaching:
- Do not stop abruptly; must be weaned off to prevent rebound spasms.
- Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
- Cannot drive while taking the medication
- Used for acute spasms, do not take for more than 3 weeks
- Inform healthcare provider if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Evaluation:
- Evaluate client's muscular pain for decreased or complete relief.
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