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What is Cyclobenzaprine? |
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Drug Uses
Cyclobenzaprine relaxes the muscles by inhibiting the nerve signals (in the form of pain sensations) which are being sent to the brain. The medication is administered in combination with physical therapy and bed rest, in order to ease conditions associated with the skeletal muscles such as muscle pain or injury.
How to Take Cyclobenzaprine
Cyclobenzaprine is usually administered in three daily doses of ten milligram tablets (for adults). You may take it with an empty stomach or with your daily meals. Swallow the tablet as it is – you may take it with water if you have difficulty in ingesting it. Do not tamper with the extended-release capsule by breaking or opening it prior to prior to ingestion. Do not take the medication in daily dosages which exceed 60 mg.
Drug Precautions
Do not take Cyclobenzaprine if you have recently incurred cardiac failure, or if you are bearing similar conditions (disorder with the hear rhythm, heart congestion which leads to cardiac arrest, or heart block). If you are currently taking MAO inhibitors, or if you have used such medication within the last two weeks, do not take Cyclobenzaprine. The combination of such medicines can lead to life-threatening adverse conditions; wait until the MAO inhibitor clears from your body before you take Cyclobenzaprine.
Drug Interactions
The list of medications which interact with Cyclobenzaprine is extensive: atropine, dimenhydrinate, scopolamine, or benztropine; bronchodilators, including ipratroprium and tiotropium; tramadol; glycopyrrolat, or mepenzolate; medicines for bladder and urinary tract conditions, including darifenacin, solifenacin, solifenacin and flavoxate; guanethidine; and drugs for irritable bowel syndrome like dicyclomine and propantheline. Your prescription may involve drugs which can also interact with Cyclobenzaprine, dietary supplements and herbal products included. Make sure that your doctor knows about your treatment regimen, especially if it includes prescription and OTC medication.
Side Effects
Serious adverse conditions which result from taking Cyclobenzaprine may include rapid, intense, and irregular heartbeat; an unexpected headache, difficulties with speech and vision, or vertigo; a giddy or fainting sensation; a focused pain in the chest which spreads to the shoulders or the arms, queasiness, an overall ill feeling, and excessive sweating; an unusual numbness or feebleness which occurs on only one side of your body; an allergic reaction; convulsive episodes; abnormal thoughts, hallucinatory episodes, and unusual behavior; jaundice, accompanied by a mild fever, decreased appetite, stomach pains, and dark-colored urine; and an increased tendency for bruising or bleeding.
Missed Dose
Take a forgotten dose immediately if the next intake is not due for some time. Skip over the missed dose and take the next one if it is already due; do not take double doses.
Overdose
An overdose of this medication is potentially fatal. You may experience sleepiness, tremors, a slurred speech pattern, chest pains, convulsions, a slurring speech, vexation, and a quickened heart as a result of excessive intake. In the event of such symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Storage
Store Cyclobenzaprine at 25C, with temperature allowances of 15-30C. Dispense it from light-resistant, tight-sealed bottles or containers.
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