Which drugs are used to treat spasticity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Baclofen [Lioresal]
b. Dantrolene [Dantrium]
c. Diazepam [Valium]
d. Metaxalone [Skelaxin]
e. Tizanidine [Flexeril]
A, B, C
Three drugs—baclofen, dantrolene, and diazepam—are used to treat spasticity. Baclofen and diazepam act in the CNS, whereas dantrolene acts directly on skeletal muscles. With the exception of diazepam, drugs used for muscle spasm, such as metaxalone and tizanidine, are not effective for treating spasticity.
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