Flexeril
Definition
- Noun:
- A muscle relaxant medication: Flexeril is a brand name for a prescription drug used to relieve muscle spasms and associated pain, often resulting from acute musculoskeletal injuries.
Usage
- Flexeril is typically prescribed for short-term use to treat muscle conditions.
- It works by acting on the central nervous system to reduce muscle tightness.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Flexeril for my back spasms.
- After the accident, she took Flexeril to ease the muscle pain.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on Flexeril": to be using the medication Flexeril as part of a treatment plan.
- He was on Flexeril for two weeks following his sports injury.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyclobenzaprine: (n) The generic pharmaceutical name for the active ingredient in Flexeril.
- The pharmacist said cyclobenzaprine is the generic equivalent.
Synonyms
- Muscle relaxant: A general term for drugs that relieve muscle stiffness and spasms.
- Antispasmodic: A substance that suppresses muscle spasms.
Notes
- Flexeril is a registered trademark. In formal medical contexts, the generic name "cyclobenzaprine" is often used.
- This medication can cause drowsiness, so users are often advised not to operate heavy machinery.
Noun
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muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury
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