A patient has localized muscle spasms after suffering a leg injury in sports. Treatment options for this patient will not include:
a. analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. chlorzoxazone (Paraflex).
c. metaxalone (Skelaxin).
d. whirlpool baths.
ANS: B
Chlorzoxazone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant; however, its hepatic side effects can be severe and life threatening, and its effectiveness is minimal, so the risks of using this agent outweigh the benefits. Analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs are used as part of drug therapy in a patient with muscle spasms caused by localized muscle injury. Metaxalone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that can be used with caution and with periodic liver function evaluation. Whirlpool baths are useful adjuncts to drug therapy.
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