Cyclobenzaprine
Therapeutic Group
Muscle RelaxantIndication Dosage
Treatment Of Muscle Spasm Associated With Acute Painful Musculoskeletal Conditions:
- Adults: Initially 5 Mg 3 Times A Day, Increased To 10 Mg 3 Times/day If Needed; Dose Not To Be Used Longer Than 3 Weeks.
- Elderly: 5 Mg 3 Times A Day; Dose Not To Be Used Longer Than 3 Weeks.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 5mg /10mg: Cyclobenzaprine 5mg /10mg. Sr Cap /Cap XL 15mg /30mg: Cyclobenzaprine 15mg /30mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised, Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Contra Indications
- Do Not Use Concomitantly Or Within 14 days Of Mao Inhibitors, Hyperthyroidism, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Acute Recovery Phase Of Mi.
Precautions
- Do Not Use Concomitantly Or Within 14 days Of Mao Inhibitors, Hyperthyroidism, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Acute Recovery Phase Of Mi.
Lactation
- Caution Advised.
Side Effects
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Ataxia
- Cardiovascular Depression
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Euphoria
- Gi Disturbances
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hypotension
- Insomnia
- Myalgia
- Nightmares
- Rash
- Respiratory Depression
- Sedation
- Seizure
- Tremor
- Urinary Disturbances
- Visual Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Xerostomia.