Soma
Generic Name: carisoprodol (kar
eye soe PROE dole)
Typical Brand Names: Soma, Vanadom
Soma tablet is a muscle relaxant used
to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and
discomfort due to strain and sprain. Its mechanism is
based on blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations)
that are sent to your brain.
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Flexeril
Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine
Typical Brand Name(s): Flexeril
This medication relaxes muscles and relieves
pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or
other muscle injuries.
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant most commonly
prescribed to relieve muscle spasms resulting from injuries such
as sprains, strains, or pulls. In conjunction with an overall
health plan, rest and physical therapy, Flexeril provides relief
of muscular stiffness and pain.
Robaxin
Generic Name: methocarbamol (meth oh KAR
ba mall)
Typical Brand Names: Robaxin, Robaxin-750
Robaxin tablet is a muscle relaxant drug used
to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle seizure and discomfort
due to strain and sprain. Its mechanism is based on blocking nerve
impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Robaxin is used, along with along with rest and physical therapy,
to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. It is
also used in the treatment of tetanus. It is also used for many
other purposes other than those listed in medication guides.
Skelaxin
Generic Name: Metaxalone
Typical Brand Name(s): Skelaxin
Skelaxin relaxes muscles and relieves pain
and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other
muscle injuries.
Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin is used,
in conjunction with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries
and other painful muscular conditions.
Zanaflex
Typical Brand Name(s): Zanaflex
Zanaflex relaxes muscles and relieves pain
and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other
muscle injuries.
Take as directed. Your dosage will probably need
to be adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory
results. Follow directions exactly
Carisoprodol
Generic Name: Carisoprodol
Typical Brand Name(s): Soma
Carisoprodol relaxes muscles and relieves pain
and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other
muscle injuries.
Soma is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking
nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Codeine is a pain reliever. Codeine is in a class of drugs called
narcotic analgesics and it works by changing the way your body
feels pain. Soma is used, along with rest and physical therapy,
to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. Aspirin
/ Soma may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Cyclobenzaprine
Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine
Typical Brand Name(s): Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine relaxes muscles and relieves
pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or
other muscle injuries.
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant most commonly prescribed to relieve
muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains,
or pulls. In conjunction with an overall health plan, rest and
physical therapy, Flexeril provides relief of muscular stiffness
and pain.
