Brain & Nervous System: Medications

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Calcium channel blockers
Article
12/22/06, MayoClinic.com
Calcium antagonists, also called calcium channel blockers, treat conditions such as high blood pressure.
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Chlorphenesin
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Chlorphenesin is not commercially available in the United States.
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Metaxalone
Drug
11/06/07, Healthwise
Before using metaxalone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take metaxalone.
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Carisoprodol
Drug
11/14/07, Healthwise
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.
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Cyclobenzaprine
Drug
11/14/07, Healthwise
You should not take cyclobenzaprine if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you have a heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure, heart block, or an overactive thyroid.
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Chlorzoxazone
Drug
11/14/07, Healthwise
Before taking chlorzoxazone, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy.
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Methocarbamol
Drug
11/14/07, Healthwise
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have myasthenia gravis.
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Orphenadrine
Drug
11/14/07, Healthwise
Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
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Haloperidol
Drug
09/28/07, Healthwise
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
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Carbamazepine (oral)
Drug
01/02/08, Healthwise
You should not take this medicine if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor).
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