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Therapeutic Uses of Metaxalone-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Cerebral palsy Individuals with cerebral palsy present with abnormal muscle tone and rigidity contributing to the muscle spasms. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, help with easing the discomfort and pain. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ALS is a condition in which [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Metaxalone-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Brain and spinal cord injury Diffuse muscle rigidity and spasms happen to be part of conditions causing brain and spinal cord injury. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort, thus limiting range of motion in the extremities. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, helps with easing the discomfort [...]

Metaxalone and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon metaxalone and mechanism of action as follows: Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant, used to relieve muscle spasms caused by injury and sprain, and promote muscle relaxation. Metaxalone works by depressing the brain and spinal cord. Depressing the central nervous system and consequently inhibiting the nerve impulses sent to the skeletal muscle contribute to relief of muscle spasms. By relieving spasms and promoting relaxation of the muscle, metaxalone helps with relief from [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Hydroxyzine-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Skin allergies and anaphylaxis Individuals can present with symptoms of skin allergies and anaphylaxis, secondary to use of some food or drugs to which one is allergic. Individuals can also present with skin allergy and anaphylactic response, secondary to blood and plasma infusions. Symptoms include skin rashes, irritation and intense itching, hives, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, and difficulty breathing. Hydroxyzine administered with adrenaline can help [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Hydroxyzine-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Seasonal allergies Individuals can present with rhinitis and burning sensation of eyes, secondary to hay fever and activation of allergies during the pollen season. Individuals can also present with these symptoms, secondary to exposure to dust and various chemicals, due to change in the living environment. Histamine produced in the body during these allergic responses bind to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the [...]