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Cyclobenzaprine

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine is a drug that is used as muscle relaxant. It is known to interfere and inhibit the nerve impulses sent from the brain to the muscles by antagonizing 5HT2 receptors, thereby creating a numbing sensation in the muscles that subsides pain. It is used in the treatment of skeletal muscle injury in combination with other drugs and nutritional supplements

The drug is contraindicated in patients who have suffered or are suffering from overactive thyroid gland, wide-angle glaucoma, heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heart rhythm, sinus tachycardia etc. The drug also interacts with other drugs like socarboxazid,phenelzine, tranylcypromine, MAO inhibitors, antihistamines, opioid pain relievers, etc. and cause complications. While common side effects like dizziness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, blurred vision manifest in most of the case, in certain cases severe side effects like abnormal heartbeat, obstruction of bile flow, jaundice, acute allergic reaction have also been reported. While the common side effects subside gradually, you should seek medical aid in case of overdose or manifestation of the severe side effects. Additionally avoid doing any activity that requires considerable attention as driving after taking the drug as it causes drowsiness. Regarding dosage it is advised that you consult with a doctor familiar with your health condition and medical history.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Cyclobenzaprine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Cyclobenzaprine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Flexabenz gel is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Flexabenz gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, visual disturbances.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Cyclobenzaprine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cyclobenzaprine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer, which is relieves the pain in skeletal muscles. The drug reduces the motor activity of the tonic somatic kind. This influences both gamma and alpha motor systems.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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