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Flexeril
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve
muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls.
Flexeril, when combined with rest and physical therapy, provides relief of
muscular stiffness and pain. Improvement is manifested by relief of
muscle spasm and its associated signs and symptoms, namely, pain,
tenderness, limitation of motion, and restriction in activities
of daily living.
Fioricet
Fioricet is a combination of Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a
class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system
(brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation. Caffeine is believed to
constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches.
Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine are used to relieve
complex tension (muscle contraction) headaches although precisely how it
works is unknown.
Famvir
Famvir (famicyclovir) is an antiviral drug. Famvir slows the growth
and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
Famvir shortens the length of time that herpes symptoms are present.
