cyclobenzaprine

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes cyclobenzaprine for a patient's muscle strain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A muscle relaxant medication: Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription drug primarily used to relieve muscle spasms and associated pain, often resulting from acute musculoskeletal injuries. It works by acting on the central nervous system to reduce muscle hyperactivity and tension. Its common brand name is Flexeril.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed cyclobenzaprine to help with the severe back spasms.
  • Cyclobenzaprine, sold under the brand name Flexeril, is not intended for long-term use.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In medical terminology, "cyclobenzaprine" is classified as a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant. It is typically prescribed as a short-term adjunct to rest and physical therapy.
  • The treatment protocol included rest, ice, and a short course of cyclobenzaprine.

Variants and Related Words

• Flexeril (n): The most common brand or trade name for the drug cyclobenzaprine.
  • She was advised to take Flexeril for ten days following the injury.

Synonyms

• Muscle relaxant: A general term for a drug that relieves muscle stiffness and spasms.
• Antispasmodic: A substance that suppresses muscle spasms (though this term is broader and can apply to smooth muscle as well).

Notes on Usage

• Cyclobenzaprine is a specific pharmaceutical substance. It is not typically used in idioms, phrasal verbs, or casual figurative language. Its use is almost exclusively in medical, clinical, or pharmacological contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury

Từ đồng nghĩa

• flexeril