CYCLOBENZAPRINE

Overview

CYCLOBENZAPRINE is a Schedule H drug.
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Cyclobenzaprine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of overactive thyroid, heart disease, increased eye pressure, difficulty in urinating, liver problems, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord disease, stroke, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may cause heat stroke, maintain your body in cool.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CYCLOBENZAPRINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Drowsiness, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Mood Swings, Confusion, Hallucinations

Common Side-Effects

CYCLOBENZAPRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Depression, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Nausea, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Fainting, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Increased Thirst, Face Swelling, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Depressed Mood

Rare Side-Effects

CYCLOBENZAPRINE : Confusion, Fainting, Difficulty Urinating

Disease Interactions

CYCLOBENZAPRINE can interfere with: Hyperthyroidism, Congestive Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Hypotension, Urinary Retention, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

CYCLOBENZAPRINE is categorized as: SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS / MUSCLE RELAXANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Cool Temperature (Between 8 To 15 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CYCLOBENZAPRINE as Ingredient

BENZADAY 15MG CAP	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 15.0 MG
BENZADAY 30MG CAP	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 30.0 MG
BENZADAY 4MG TAB	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 4.0 MG
DICLOBENZ GEL	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 1.0 %, DICLOFENAC SODIUM
FLEXABENZ 5MG TAB	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 5 MG
FLEXABENZ ER 15MG TAB	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 15.0 MG
FLEXABENZ GEL	METHYL SALICYLATE 10 %W/W, MENTHOL 5 %W/W, CYCLOBENZAPRINE 2 %W/W, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1.16 %W/W
FLEXABENZ PLUS 15MG/200MG TAB	ACECLOFENAC 200.0 MG, CYCLOBENZAPRINE 15.0 MG
MOBRINE 10MG TAB IR	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 10.0 MG
SKELEBENZ 15MG CAP	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 15 MG
SKELEBENZ 15MG CAPULE	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 15.0 MG
SKELEBENZ 30MG CAP	CYCLOBENZAPRINE 30.0 MG