Antibody screening is routinely used in conjunction with typing and crossmatch before the administration of blood products, especially RBCs, to avoid transfusion reactions and to prevent notably decreased survival of transfused RBCs.
Muscle relaxants: Spinal muscle spasms often accompany herniated disc. In such cases, a muscle relaxant may provide relief. Oral steroids: Oral steroids (also called corticosteroids) may be effective at reducing swelling. These medications are prescribed for short-term use.
A herniated disc can cause muscle spasms for two reasons: 1  Inflammation â The nucleus pulposus contains enzymes that cause inflammation and, in turn, pain. The muscles sometimes spasm as the result of pain, further contributing to the patientâs discomfort.