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At a glance

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms. Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dryness in mouth, tiredness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine. Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Indications

• Muscle relaxation

Mechanism of action

Cyclobenzaprine, a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant, is structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants, thus they share similar properties. It acts on the brain stem, decreasing tonic-somatic motor activities influencing both the ? and ? motor systems. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: 5 mg tid, may increase to 10 mg tid if needed. Treatment should not last more than 2-3 wk. Max: 60 mg. Elderly: Initiate with 5 mg with less frequent dosing. Max Dosage: 60 mg. Hepatic impairment: MIld: Start with 5 mg dose with less frequent dosing. Moderate to severe: Not recommended. Child Dose: Muscle Spasm Oral 15 years: 5 mg PO q8hr; may increase dose to 10 mg PO q8hr PRN

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Sleepiness • Dryness in mouth

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Skelebenz 15 Capsule ER provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system. Take it with or after food or a glass of milk. Skelebenz 15 Capsule ER may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Skelebenz 15 Capsule ER as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

Contraindications

Recent MI, arrhythmias, severe liver disease.

Drug interactions

Plasma concentration may be increased with the use of cimetidine, diltiazem, disulfiram, methylphenidate, ritonavir, and verapamil. Side-effects are increased by adrenaline, amiodarone, general anesthetics, SSRIs, antihistamines, antimuscarinics, antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, clozapine, disopyramide, diuretics, flecainide, MAOIs, moclobemide, moxifloxacin, nefopam, nicorandil, noradrenaline, phenothiazine, pimozide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, selegiline, sibutramine, sotalol, terfenadine, thioridazine, and tramadol. Effects of adrenergic neurone blockers, clonidine, barbiturates, nitrates, and primidone are reduced while effects of baclofen, opioid analgesics, and thyroid hormones are enhanced with concomitant use of cyclobenzaprine. Carbamazepine and rifampicin may increase metabolism of cyclobenzaprine. Effects may be antagonized by oestrogens. Avoid use with brimonidine, entacapone, artemether with lumefantrine, or sibutramine. CNS effects may be enhanced by other CNS depressants.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Common questions

Disc bulge L4_L5, Sciatica pain from 1 and half years take gabapin 300 thrice a day along with skelebenz 15 at evening hours I fell down amid night and dont know it happens.I get injuri in neck. Now the problem is I cant sleep on bed straight due to too much pain and also comes in shoulder and both the arms get cervical mri done. use cervical collar. meanwhile for symptom relief u can take PREGABA NT at evening between 6 to 7 and skelebenz 15 between 4 to 5 pm Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure Sir i m facing some problem regarding to headche so can i take some food suplements like sea code liver oil capsule & rivital h capsule Headaches are often caused by muscle tension triggered of by stress/ conflict. For better understanding please go through the link below- http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/chronic-headaches-and-migraines/ Weight loss without muscle loss https://www.1mg.com/otc/himalaya-ayurslim-capsule-otc249083One ?one capsules morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months How to focus mind on studies if we want Relaxation techniques Yoga Meditation

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.