Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine Uses : As muscle relaxant Cyclobenzaprine works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Cyclobenzaprine helps relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles or physical therapy. It may also be used for purposes not listed on this page.

Generic name: Cyclobenzaprine.
Brand names: Amrix, Fexmid and Flexeril among others.

Cyclobenzaprine Dosage

Cyclobenzaprine Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm

Immediate release
Initially 5 mg orally 3 times a day dose is suggested and can be increased to 10 mg orally 3 times a day depend on patient response and therapy duration can be up to 3 weeks.

Extended-release:
Initially 15 mg orally once a day dose is suggested and can be increased to 30 mg orally based on patient response. Therapy duration up to 3 weeks.

Cyclobenzaprine Geriatric Dose for Muscle Spasm
Immediate-release: Initial dose of 5 mg orally up to 3 times a day. Therapy duration Up to 3 weeks

Cyclobenzaprine Pediatric Dose for Muscle Spasm

Immediate-release: Initial dose of 5 mg orally 3 times a day, which can be increased to 10 mg orally 3 times a day based on individual patient response. Therapy duration up to 2 Weeks.
Cyclobenzaprine is not recommended for patients younger than 15 years.

Cyclobenzaprine side effects

Common cyclobenzaprine side effects may include

• Dry mouth.
• Drowsiness or Tiredness.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Upset stomach, nausea, constipation.

Call your doctor  if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, twitching, loss of coordination,  fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea or allergy reaction such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips or tongue.

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