General Information and Indications:
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is
used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and
relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle
injuries.
Information For Users:
Cyclobenzaprine comes as a tablet to take by
mouth. It is usually taken two to four times a day. Do not take this drug
for more than 3 weeks without informing your doctor. Follow the directions
on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any
questions. Take cyclobenzaprine exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care
provider.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to cyclobenzaprine or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
drugs you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially
medications for depression, seizures, allergies, coughs, or colds; MAO
inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; sedatives;
sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
o Inform your doctor if you have an overactive thyroid gland, heart disease,
glaucoma, or difficulty in urination.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cyclobenzaprine, call
your doctor without delay.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or
operate machinery until you know how cyclobenzaprine affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Take the missed dose at the earliest possible
moment. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to
make up for the missed one.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of cyclobenzaprine are
not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o drowsiness
o dry mouth
o dizziness
o upset stomach
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:
o severe skin rash
o swelling of the face or tongue
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o irregular heart rate
o chest pain
o fever
o seizures
Brand Name(s):
o Flexeril®
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