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Relaxant

relaxant

1. Lessening or reducing tension.

2. (Science: pharmacology) An agent that lessens tension.

Origin: L. Relaxare = to loosen


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I need an answer please

... poison in the americas... it causes paralysis by competing with acetylcholine for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors... it is now used as a muscle relaxant during surgery... edit: forget about that... i see that you are talking about organophosphate poisoning now [very good example!]... organophosphate ...

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by Revenged
Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:55 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: I need an answer please
Replies: 8
Views: 2609

alcohol question

... largely dependent on the amount ingested. One to two drinks a day is generally very safe and in fact beneficial. It acts as a blood thinner and a relaxant and can actually add years to your life in the long run. Anything beyond 2 drinks a day is unhealthy and it quickly starts to remove years ...

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by waterboy
Sat May 06, 2006 7:07 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: alcohol question
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

alcohol question

... largely dependent on the amount ingested. One to two drinks a day is generally very safe and in fact beneficial. It acts as a blood thinner and a relaxant and can actually add years to your life in the long run. Anything beyond 2 drinks a day is unhealthy and it quickly starts to remove years ...

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by pdavis68
Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:50 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: alcohol question
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

30 days?

... positive test result for Flexeril if the does was say, only 30 mg in 30 days. Since Flexeril isnt really listed under anything other than a muscle relaxant, would I have to test for that specifically? I'm new at this. thanks

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by biobabe
Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:33 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 days?
Replies: 2
Views: 915

Lab Test on Urine - a very strange result

... for cocaine .. I was shocked as I don't do drugs! Due to a herniated disk in my lower back, I was talking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) as a muscle relaxant and Hydrocodone with Ibuprofen for pain. That day, I drank lots of Gatorade and Orange Juice as I was outside in 100 degree heat. How in the ...

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by jrwebe
Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:16 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Lab Test on Urine - a very strange result
Replies: 10
Views: 3302
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