Cyclobenzaprine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Cyclobenzaprine?

What is cyclobenzaprine for?

Cyclobenzaprine is a medication that is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. In order for the drug to work optimally, you should also take rest and physical therapy. This drug works by helping to relax tense muscles of the body.

How is cyclobenzaprine taken?

Take this medication with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. This medication should only be used short term (for 3 weeks or less) unless directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use this medication more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of side effects will increase.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 to 3 weeks or if it gets worse.

Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How is cyclobenzaprine stored?

Cyclobenzaprine is one drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Cyclobenzaprine dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of cyclobenzaprine for adults?

To relieve muscle stiffness, the dose of cyclobenzaprine is 5 mg orally 3 times a day. Depending on the response given by the patient, the dose can be increased by 7.5 mg or 10 mg, orally 3 times a day.

What is the dose of cyclobenzaprine for children?

For children aged 15 years, the dose of cyclobenzaprine is 5 mg orally 3 times a day. The dose can be increased by about 7.5 mg or 10 mg, orally 3 times a day.

In what dosage is cyclobenzaprine available?

The availability of the drug cyclobenzaprine is 10 mg tablets.

Cyclobenzaprine side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to cyclobenzaprine?

The most common side effects of using the drug cyclobenzaprine are:

• Dry mouth or throat
• Blurred vision
• sleepy
• Dizzy
• Tired feeling
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Bloated
• Diarrhea or constipation

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Cyclobenzaprine Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using cyclobenzaprine?

In deciding to use a drug, the risks of using the drug must be weighed against its benefits. It is up to you and your doctor. Some of the things you should consider before taking cyclobenzaprine are:

• Allergy.Tell your doctor if you have had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as food, coloring, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription medicinal products, read labels or ingredients carefully.
• Children. This drug has been tested in children. With an effective dosage, it has not been proven to cause side effects or problems differently from those experienced by adults.
• Elderly.Many drugs have not been studied specifically in older people. The side effects of this drug in the elderly are not yet known because there is no complete information that has successfully compared the use of this drug in the elderly with use in other age groups. However, due to the effect of blood pressure which is generally higher in the elderly, the use of cyclobenzaprine capsules is not recommended in the long term.

Is cyclobenzaprine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) United States, or the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Cyclobenzaprine Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with cyclobenzaprine?

Although certain drugs should not be used simultaneously, in other cases two different drugs can be used together even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may want to change the dose, or take other precautions that may be needed. Tell your health care professional if you are taking prescription drugs or other drugs on the market.

Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the other medicines you use.

• Amifampridine
• Dronedarone
• Furazolidone
• Iproniazid
• Isocarboxazid
• Levomethadyl
• Linezolid
• Mesoridazine
• Methylene Blue
• Moclobemide
• Pargyline
• Phenelzine
• Pimozide
• Piperaquine
• Procarbazine
• Rasagiline
• Selegiline
• Sparfloxacin
• Thioridazine
• Tranylcypromine

Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs.

• Almotriptan
• Amineptine
• Amiodarone
• Amitriptyline
• Amitriptylinoxide
• Amoxapine
• Anagrelide
• Aripiprazole
• Arsenic Trioxide
• Artemether
• Asenapine
• Balofloxacin
• Bedaquiline
• Besifloxacin
• Buprenorphine
• Buserelin
• Butriptyline
• Ciprofloxacin
• Citalopram
• Clarithromycin
• Clomipramine
• Clozapine
• Crizotinib
• Dabrafenib
• Delamanid
• Desipramine
• Deslorelin
• Desvenlafaxine
• Dibenzepin
• Disopyramide
• Dofetilide
• Dolasetron
• Domperidone
• Dothiepin
• Doxepin
• Droperidol
• Duloxetine
• Enoxacin
• Erythromycin
• Escitalopram
• Fentanyl
• Flecainide
• Fluconazole
• Flumequine
• Fluoxetine
• Fluvoxamine
• Formoterol
• Gatifloxacin
• Gemifloxacin
• Gonadorelin
• Goserelin
• Granisetron
• Halofantrine
• Histrelin
• Hydrocodone
• Hydroxytryptophan
• Ibutilide
• Iloperidone
• Imipramine
• Iprindole
• Ivabradine
• Ketoconazole
• Lapatinib
• Leuprolide
• Levofloxacin
• Levomilnacipran
• Lofepramine
• Lomefloxacin
• Lorcaserin
• Lumefantrine
• Melitracen
• Meperidine
• Methadone
• Metronidazole
• Milnacipran
• Mirtazapine
• Morphine
• Morphine Sulfate Liposome
• Moxifloxacin
• Nadifloxacin
• Nafarelin
• Nefazodone
• Nilotinib
• Norfloxacin
• Nortriptyline
• Ofloxacin
• Ondansetron
• Opipramol
• Oxycodone
• Oxymorphone
• Paliperidone
• Palonosetron
• Paroxetine
• Pasireotide
• Pazopanib
• Pazufloxacin
• Pefloxacin
• Pixantrone
• Propizepine
• Protriptyline
• Prulifloxacin
• Quetiapine
• Quinidine
• Ranolazine
• Rufloxacin
• Sertraline
• Sevoflurane
• Sibutramine
• Sodium Oxybate
• Sodium Phosphate
• Sotalol
• Sunitinib
• Suvorexant
• Tapentadol
• Telithromycin
• Tetrabenazine
• Tianeptine
• Tizanidine
• Tramadol
• Trazodone
• Trimipramine
• Triptorelin
• Umeclidinium
• Vandetanib
• Vemurafenib
• Venlafaxine
• Verapamil
• Vilanterol
• Vinflunine
• Voriconazole
• Vortioxetine
• Ziprasidone

Can food or alcohol interact with cyclobenzaprine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with cyclobenzaprine?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Some of the health problems that may interact with the drug cyclobenzaprine are:

• Glaucoma
• Urination problems
• Heart disease or blood vessel disease
• An overactive thyroid gland
• Liver disease

Cyclobenzaprine overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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