Spinal Cord Injury : Drugs
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DexPak 10 Day Taperpak
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of function to occur. In most SCI cases, the spinal cord is intac...
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Botulinum toxin type B is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin
blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity.
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Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum ; 7 structurally similar but antigenically and serologically distinct botulinum toxin serotypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) exist. Botulinum toxin disrupts neurotransmission by inhibiting release of acetylcholine at cholinergic nerve terminals of the peripheral nervous system and at ganglionic nerve terminals of the autonomic nervous system, inducing a chemical denervation and flaccid paralysis and inhibiting glandular secretion.
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Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain
sensations) that are sent to your brain.
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Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant; structurally and pharmacologically related to tricyclic antidepressants.
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Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Its naturally occuring counterparts are hydrocortisone and cortisone.
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Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
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Methylprednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Methylprednisolone prevents the
release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
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