Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Quiz

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Which drug acts as a competitive neuromuscular blocker?

Chlorzoxazone

Which drug is classified as an antispasticity drug acting centrally?

Gabapentin

Which experimental agent inhibits acetylcholine release?

Lack of Ca

Which drug is an example of an experimental agent for inhibition of ACh synthesis?

Triethylcholine

Which drug acts as a peripheral antispasmodic drug?

Idrocilamide

Study Notes

Pharmacology of Muscle Relaxants

  • Pancuronium is a competitive neuromuscular blocker.

Centrally Acting Antispasticity Drugs

  • Baclofen is classified as an antispasticity drug that acts centrally.

Experimental Agents

  • Botulinum toxin is an experimental agent that inhibits acetylcholine release.

Inhibition of ACh Synthesis

  • Hexamethonium is an example of an experimental agent for inhibition of ACh synthesis.

Peripheral Antispasmodic Drugs

  • Dantrolene is a peripheral antispasmodic drug.

Test your knowledge of skeletal muscle relaxants with this quiz. Learn about the classification of paralytic drugs and spasmolytic drugs, including neuromuscular blockers, botulinum toxin, antispasmodic drugs, and antispasticity drugs. Dive into specific medications like carisoprodol, baclofen, chlorzoxazone, and tizanidine.

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