For information on smooth muscle relaxants, see Antispasmodic. A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term muscle relaxant is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics. Neuromuscular blockers act by interfering with transmission at the neuromuscular end plate and have no central nervous system (CNS) activity.
1 Salmonella infection occurs from consumption of raw meats and eggs, contaminated dairy foods such as unpasteurized (raw) milk, or fruits and vegetables contaminated by food handlers. 2  A Salmonella infection causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including. 3  diarrhea,  abdominal pain,
Save. Commonly referred to as food poisoning, salmonella is caused by ingesting foods contaminated with the salmonella bacterium. The infection causes the lining of the stomach and intestines to swell and results in diarrhea, cramping, vomiting and overall misery. You can are treat the infection by following these steps.