Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

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Across
  1. 2. well known drug selected to relieve low back pain associated with muscle spasm
  2. 5. gradual muscle paralysis
  3. 6. paralysis major toxicity associated with all neuromuscular blockers
  4. 8. a direct-acting peripheral skeletal muscle relaxant
  5. 10. primary use for peripheral neuromuscular blockers
  6. 11. these skeletal muscle relaxants inhibit muscle contraction at the NMJ
  7. 12. main neurotransmitter whose function is tapered with
  8. 13. drugs that inhibit skeletal muscle contraction in the spinal cord
  9. 14. used in treating malignant hyperthermia and spastic conditions
  10. 15. drug issued as outpatient therapy for muscle strains and overexertion
Down
  1. 1. may occur in response to overexertion, trauma, nervous tension
  2. 3. a drug made by a living organism
  3. 4. these neuromuscular blockers take effect in 3 to 5 minutes
  4. 7. these neuromuscular blockers are used to maintain skeletal muscle relaxation
  5. 9. the only depolarizing blocker available for use today