Brand & Generic Names
| Habit forming? No |
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| Prescription needed? Yes |
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| Available as generic? Yes |
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| Drug class: Muscle relaxant |
for multiple sclerosis |
Basic Information
- Relieves spasms, cramps and spasticity of muscles caused
by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis and spine
injuries.
- Reduces number and severity of trigeminal neuralgia attacks.
Uses
How to take: Tablet--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen
stomach irritation. -------------- When to take: 3 or 4 times
daily as directed. --------------------- If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than
2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
---------------------- What drug does: Blocks body's pain
and reflex messages to brain. ------------------------------
Time lapse before drug works: Variable. Few hours to weeks.
---------------------- Don't take with: Any other medicine
without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage & Usage Information
SYMPTOMS:
Blurred vision, blindness, difficult breathing, vomiting,
drowsiness, muscle weakness, convulsive seizures. WHAT TO
DO:
Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical
help. Then give first aid immediately.
If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-
mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage
and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient
vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest
emergency facility.
See EMERGENCY Information.
Overdose
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO ---------------------------------------------
Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see Overdose section. -------- Common:
Dizziness, Continue. Call doctor lightheadedness, when convenient.
confusion, insomnia, drowsiness, nausea. ------------ Infrequent:
>Rash with itching, Discontinue. Call numbness or tingling
doctor right away. in hands or feet. >Headache, abdominal
Continue. Call doctor pain, diarrhea or when convenient. constipation,
appetite loss, muscle weakness, difficult or painful urination,
male sex problems, nasal congestion, clumsiness, slurred speech,
insomnia. ------------ Rare: >Fainting, weakness, Discontinue.
Call hallucinations, doctor right away. depression, chest
pain, muscle pain, pounding heartbeat. >Ringing in ears,
Continue. Call doctor lowered blood when convenient. pressure,
dry mouth, taste disturbance, euphoria, weight gain.
WHAT TO DO:
Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Before you start, consult your doctor:
- If you have Parkinson's dis
- If you have cerebral palsy.
- If you have had a recent st
- If you have had a recent he
- If you have arthritis.
- If you have diabetes.
- If you have epilepsy.
- If you have psychosis.
- If you have kidney disease.
- If you will have surgery wi surgery, requiring general
or
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side ef severe than in younger person
Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweigh
Breast-feeding:
Avoid nursing or discontinue
Infants & children:
Prolonged use:
Epileptic patients should be should more closely monitor b
liver function tests.
Skin & sunlight:
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Don't drive or pilot aircraft affects you. Don't work aroun
ladders or work in high place alcohol or take medicine affe
as antihistamines, tranquiliz narcotics and mind-altering
d
Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without con gradual reduction if you have
of other drugs may also requi
Others:
Warnings & Precautions
GENERIC NAME COMBINED EFFECT OR DRUG CLASS
Anesthetics, Increased sedation. Low blood
pressure. general* Avoid. Central nervous system Increased
sedation. Low blood pressure. (CNS) depressants* Avoid. (antidepressants,*
antihistamines,* narcotics,* other muscle relaxants,* sedatives,*
sleeping pills,* tranquilizers*) Clozapine Toxic effect on
the central nervous system. Ethinamate Dangerous increased
effects of ethinamate. Avoid combining. Fluoxetine Increased
depressant effects of both drugs. Guanfacine May increase
depressant effects of either drug. Insulin or oral Need to
adjust diabetes medicine antidiabetic drugs* dosage. Leucovorin
High alcohol content of leucovorin may cause adverse effects.
Methyprylon Increased sedative effect, perhaps to dangerous
level. Avoid. Nabilone Greater depression of the central nervous
system. Sertraline Increased depressive effects of both drugs.
Possible Interaction with Other Drugs
| INTERACTS WITH |
COMBINED EFFECT |
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| Alcohol: |
Increased sedation. Low blood |
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pressure. Avoid. |
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| Beverages: |
No problems expected. |
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| Cocaine: |
Increased spasticity. Avoid. |
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| Foods: |
No problems expected. |
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| Marijuana: |
Increased spasticity. Avoid. |
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| Tobacco: |
May interfere with absorption of |
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medicine. |
Possible Interaction with Other Substances