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Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Metaxalone is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
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Skelaxin is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day.
Skelaxin It is not known whether this drug is secreted in human milk. As a general rule, nursing should not be undertaken while a patient is on a drug since many drugs are excreted in human milk.
Skelaxin Safety and effectiveness in children 12 years of age and below have not been established
Skelaxin This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Skelaxin You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metaxalone, or if you have:
Skelaxin -anemia (a lack of red blood cells);
-severe liver disease.
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or irritability;nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset.hypersensitivity reaction, rash with or without pruritus;leukopenia; hemolytic anemia;jaundice.
Skelaxin The sedative effects of Skelaxin and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive. Therefore, caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously
Skelaxin Skelaxin may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember within 1 hour. Otherwise, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Skelaxin Deaths by deliberate or accidental overdose have occurred with metaxalone, particularly in combination with antidepressants, and have been reported with this class of drug in combination with alcohol.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
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