Advise Caution With Muscle Relaxants

March 2019

You'll get questions about muscle relaxants for back pain.

Most muscle relaxants (methocarbamol, etc) are considered high-risk in older adults because of concerns about sedation, fracture risk, etc.

Now some patients are being steered toward baclofen or tizanidine instead...because they're low-cost and aren't on the Beers Criteria.

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Table of Contents

Geriatrics Use the New Beers Criteria to Evaluate Med Use in Older Adults
Stroke Expect to See TWO Antiplatelets Short-Term After a Minor Stroke or TIA
Diabetes Consider Heart Failure When Weighing Meds for Diabetes
IBS Consider Zaxine After Usual Options for IBS With Diarrhea
Muscle Relaxants Advise Caution With Muscle Relaxants
Adverse Events Help Report Safety Issues With Medical Devices in Your Pharmacy
Respiratory & Allergy Ensure Safe Use of Neti Pots and Nasal Irrigation
Infectious Diseases Know How to Counsel Patients Getting Stromectol for Parasitic Infections
Anticoagulants Optimize Anticoagulants to Reduce Stroke Risk in Atrial Fib Patients
Tuberculosis Focus on Safety and Adherence With Meds for Latent TB