Cyclobenzaprine

CyclobenzaprineGeneral Information

Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine

Brand Name: Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril, Comfort Pac

Cyclobenzaprine is a pain relaxant. It blocks nerve impulses or pain sensations that are sent to brain.Cyclobenzaprine works with physical therapy to treat muscle pain and injury. Cyclobenzaprine may also be used for other purposes not listed here.

Cyclobenzaprine Uses

Cyclobenzaprine should not be used if MAO inhibitor has been used by the patient within the past 14 days. Otherwise, serious life threatening side effects may occur. Further, Cyclobenzaprine should not be used if any of these have happened to the patient - heart attack, heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure, heart block or overactive thyroid.

How Take Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine should be taken exactly the way it has been prescribed by the doctor. It should not be taken in larger amount or take it for longer period than prescribed. Direction as written on the prescription label should be followed. Cyclobenzaprine tablet should be swallowed with a full glass of water. The tablet should not be crushed, chewed, break or open an extended - release capsule. Cyclobenzaprine is only one part of a program of treatment that also include rest, physical therapy, and other pain relief measure. Doctor's instructions to be followed.

Cyclobenzaprine Warnings

Since Cyclobenzaprine may impair our thinking and reactions, one should be careful in driving or doing anything that require one's alertness. Alcohol taking should be avoided as it increases some of the side effects of Cyclobenzaprine. Cold and other allergy medicines or other pain killersmay cause sleepiness and add to what is caused by Cyclobenzaprine. If such type of medicines are taken by the patient more or less frequently, it should be told to the doctor.

Cyclobenzaprine Missed Dose

A missed dose should be taken as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose may be skipped and the next schedule dose must be taken at the schedule time. No extra dose to be taken to compensate the missed dose.

Cyclobenzaprine Side Effects

Emergency medical help must be sought in case of the following allergic reactions are noticed or felt: breathing difficulty, hive, swelling of lips, tongue, face, or throat.Cyclobenzaprine use should be stopped and the Doctor should be called if the following serious side effects are noticed:

• Fast, pounding heartbeats
• Chest pain, pain spreading to arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating and
• Sudden numbness or weakness
• Headache, vision problem, confusion
• Light headed feeling, fainting
• Weakness and lack of coordination
• Stomach pain, nausea, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay colored stool
• Jaundice, Seizure, unusual behavior.

There may be less serious side effects like dry mouth and throat, drowsiness, blurred vision, tired feeling, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, muscle weakness.

However, this is not a complete list of side effects and there may be others that may occur.

Cyclobenzaprine Storage Advice

Cyclobenzaprine should be stored in room temperature and away from moisture and light.

Cyclobenzaprine Overdose

Seek emergency medical help, in case of any intake of overdose of the medication. Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, fast heartbeat, tremor, speech slurred, vomiting, nausea, chest pain, seizure.

Cyclobenzaprine More Information

• Pharmacist may provide more information about Cyclobenzaprine written speciallyfor health professionals than public reading..
• Medicines should always be kept away from the children;
• Never share the medicines with others
• Use the medication only for the indication prescribed.
• Every effort has been made that the information provided is correct, up- to- date and complete.