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What is the trade name of Tizanidine?
What is the classification of Tizanidine?
Central alpha2-adrenergic agonist
What is Tizanidine used for?
Management of spasticity
Which of the following are side effects of Tizanidine? (Select all that apply)
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What are the contraindications for Tizanidine?
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What is the trade name of Baclofen?
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What are the indications for Baclofen?
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What is a contraindication for Baclofen?
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What is the classification of Baclofen?
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Which of the following are side effects of Baclofen? (Select all that apply)
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What is the trade name of Carisoprodol?
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What are the indications for Carisoprodol?
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What are the contraindications for Carisoprodol?
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What is the classification of Carisoprodol?
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What is the trade name of Hydroxyzine?
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What is the classification of Hydroxyzine?
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Which of the following are contraindications for Hydroxyzine? (Select all that apply)
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What are the common side effects of Hydroxyzine? (Select all that apply)
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What is the trade name of Allopurinol?
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What are the indications for Allopurinol?
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Which of the following are contraindications for Allopurinol? (Select all that apply)
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What are the common side effects of Allopurinol? (Select all that apply)
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What is the classification of Allopurinol?
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What are the side effects of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride? (Select all that apply)
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What is the classification of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride?
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What is the trade name of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride?
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Study Notes
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
- Classification: Central alpha2-adrenergic agonist.
- Indications: Manages spasticity for daily activities; relief during critical times of spasticity.
- Side Effects: May cause hypotension, liver injury, sedation, hallucinations, psychotic-like symptoms, and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Contraindications: Avoid with CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin), alcohol, cold medicines, narcotics, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, and in patients with depression or anxiety.
Baclofen
- Trade Name: Baclofen.
- Classification: Muscle relaxant and antispastic.
- Indications: Alleviates spasticity from multiple sclerosis, relieves flexor spasms, pain, clonus, muscular rigidity, and aids spinal cord injuries and diseases.
- Side Effects: Commonly transient drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue.
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Baclofen.
Carisoprodol (Soma)
- Classification: Skeletal muscle relaxant.
- Indications: Treats discomfort related to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
- Side Effects: Can lead to paralysis, extreme weakness, lightheadedness, vision loss, agitation, confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness.
- Contraindications: History of acute intermittent porphyria or hypersensitivity to the drug.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
- Classification: Antihistamine.
- Indications: Relieves anxiety and tension; treats pruritus from allergic conditions; serves as a sedative for premedication and during anesthesia.
- Side Effects: Less serious effects include dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, and headache. More serious effects can include uncontrolled muscle movements, confusion, and seizures.
- Contraindications: Not recommended during early pregnancy, in patients with prolonged QT interval, or those hypersensitive to hydroxyzine or related antihistamines.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
- Classification: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
- Indications: Reduces serum and urinary acid concentrations; treats signs and symptoms of gout; manages hyperuricemia in patients with malignancies receiving cancer therapy.
- Side Effects: Possible drowsiness, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, altered taste, muscle pain, jaundice, weight loss, and numbness/tingling in limbs.
- Contraindications: Avoid in patients with kidney or liver disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, undergoing chemotherapy, or breastfeeding.
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (Benadryl)
- Classification: Antihistamine.
- Side Effects: Common effects include drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, disturbed coordination, constipation, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, blurred vision, tremors, headaches, and nausea.
- Contraindications: Interactions with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or if taken two weeks post-MAOI treatment.
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This quiz features a set of flashcards focusing on drugs 21 to 30, including their trade names, classifications, indications, and side effects. It's a helpful study tool for anyone looking to enhance their pharmacological knowledge, particularly regarding Tizanidine and its various aspects.
