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Skelaxin : Muscle Relaxant
COMMON NAME USED : Metaxalone
SKELAXIN USES
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve
impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Metaxalone
is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries
and other painful muscular conditions. Metaxalone may also be used
for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SKELAXIN
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Metaxalone may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness
while you are taking metaxalone.
WHAT IS SKELAXIN
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses
(or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Metaxalone is
used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and
other painful muscular conditions. Metaxalone may also be used for
purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
HOW TO USE SKELAXIN
Take metaxalone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Store metaxalone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
SKELAXIN MISSED DOSE
You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double
dose of this medication.
SKELAXIN OVER DOSE
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a metaxalone overdose
are unknown but might include low blood pressure (weakness, fainting,
confusion), nausea, severe drowsiness, decreased breathing, and
unconsciousness.
SKELAXIN SIDE EFFECTS
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking metaxalone and seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
yellow skin or eyes
other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur
Continue to take metaxalone and talk to your doctor
if you experience:
drowsiness or dizziness
headache
nervousness
irritability
nausea
upset stomach
or vomiting.
Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
SKELAXIN PRECAUTIONS
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Metaxalone may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness
while you are taking metaxalone.
SKELAXIN DRUG INTERACTIONS
Many drugs can increase the effects of metaxalone, which can lead
to heavy sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor
if you are taking any of the following medicines:
antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane,
Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others)
azatadine (Optimine)
clemastine (Tavist)
narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine
(MS Contin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone
(Lorcet, Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic),
and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others)
sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital
(Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal)
phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine
(Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine
(Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine);
or antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil),
nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil),
sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate).
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
with metaxalone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking
any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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