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MUSCLE RELAXANTS
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| Baclofen | | For the alleviation of signs and symptoms of spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis, particularly for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, clonus, and muscular rigidity |
| Botulinum Toxin | | For treatment of cervical dystonia, axillary hyperhidrosis, strabismus, facial wrinkles |
| Botulinum toxin type B | | For treatment of cervical dystonia, axillary hyperhidrosis, strabismus, facial wrinkles |
| Carisoprodol | | For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions |
| Chlorzoxazone | | For the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. |
| Cyclobenzaprine | | For use as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm |
| Decamethonium | | For use as a skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Gallamine Triethiodide | | For use as adjuncts to anesthesia to induce skeletal muscle relaxation and to facilitate the management of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation |
| Orphenadrine | | Indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
| Succinylcholine | | Used in surgical procedures where a rapid onset and brief duration of muscle relaxation is needed (includes intubation, endoscopies, and ECT) |
| Tizanidine | | For the management of increased muscle tone associated with spasticity |
| Tubocurarine | | Used as a diagnosis agent for myasthenia gravis; Used to facilitate the intubation after induction of anesthesia in surgical procedure |
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