Drugs used to treat muscle spasm, rigidity, and tetanic seizures include sedative-hypnotic agents, general anesthetics, centrally acting muscle relaxants, and neuromuscular blocking agents. Antibiotics are used to prevent multiplication of Clostridium tetani, thus halting production and release of toxins.
Urgent care centers can provide a wide variety of medical services and treat a large number of non-emergent health conditions. These range from routine items such as vaccinations to diagnostics such as lab work.
Urgent care: What you need to know. Consumer Reports on Health: April 2009. Everyone should know to hurry to an emergency room for a life-threatening problem such as chest pain, head trauma, or a suspected stroke.