Definition: Centrally acting muscle relaxants are a class of medications used to alleviate muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce skeletal muscle…
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) and skeletal muscle relaxants (peripheral) are classes of drugs used to induce muscle relaxation in surgical and critical care settings. They act at the neuromuscular junction…
The nervous system (CNS) produces muscle relaxation. These drugs alleviate muscle spasms, stiffness, and associated pain. Unlike peripheral muscle relaxants, which act directly on the muscles, centrally acting muscle relaxants…
