What are the side effects of muscle relaxants?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Side effects of muscle relaxants include effects on nervous system function, respiratory system function, cardiovascular system function, and digestive system function. They may cause drug dependence and affect nerve conduction. They can increase pulmonary circulation resistance and lead to coughing. They may trigger histamine release, affecting the cardiovascular system and causing arrhythmias and hypotension. They can also impair digestive system function, resulting in diarrhea and nausea.
Side effects of muscle relaxants may involve the nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, and other functions.
1. Nervous system function: Long-term use of muscle relaxants may lead to drug dependence, resulting in reduced effectiveness. These medications may also directly affect normal nerve conduction, causing abnormalities in nervous system function.
2. Respiratory system function: Muscle relaxants may increase pulmonary circulation resistance, leading to symptoms such as coughing and asthma after prolonged use.
3. Cardiovascular system function: Muscle relaxants primarily trigger histamine release, which can affect the cardiovascular system and cause symptoms such as arrhythmia, hypotension, and bradycardia.
4. Digestive system function: Taking muscle relaxants may impair digestive system function, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
It is recommended to use these medications under a doctor's supervision. Avoid self-medication to prevent adverse reactions.
