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Can Panadol Extra Lower Resting Heart Rate If Taken With A Muscle Relaxant ?
Question: Can panadol extra lower resting heart rate if taken with a muscle relaxant ?
Brief Answer:
some muscle relaxants have this effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Panadol extra contains a combination of panadol and caffeine. Caffeine is associated with a potential increase in heart rate because it is a stimulant.
Panadol is not normally associated with any changes in the heart rate.
The effects of muscle relaxants can vary according to which one is used.Below of most of the muscle relaxants that are used.
(1)baclofen- can be associated with a decreased heart rate in some persons
(2)dantrolene is not known to have this effect
(3)diazepam (valium) can lower blood pressure but may not effect the heart rate
(4)tizanidine (zanaflex)- this can cause a reduction in heart rate.
Summary: panadol extra would not cause any decrease in heart rate whether it is used on its own or in combination because of the stimulant present
Some of the muscle relaxants can cause decreased heart rate.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
some muscle relaxants have this effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Panadol extra contains a combination of panadol and caffeine. Caffeine is associated with a potential increase in heart rate because it is a stimulant.
Panadol is not normally associated with any changes in the heart rate.
The effects of muscle relaxants can vary according to which one is used.Below of most of the muscle relaxants that are used.
(1)baclofen- can be associated with a decreased heart rate in some persons
(2)dantrolene is not known to have this effect
(3)diazepam (valium) can lower blood pressure but may not effect the heart rate
(4)tizanidine (zanaflex)- this can cause a reduction in heart rate.
Summary: panadol extra would not cause any decrease in heart rate whether it is used on its own or in combination because of the stimulant present
Some of the muscle relaxants can cause decreased heart rate.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about orphenadrine?
Brief Answer:
can cause increase in heart rate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sorry about the late response.
Orphenadrine can be associated with an increase in heart rate. It is one of the possible side effects.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
can cause increase in heart rate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sorry about the late response.
Orphenadrine can be associated with an increase in heart rate. It is one of the possible side effects.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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