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Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride

Locally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Prescription

Indications

Pain Muscle Spasm

Flexor is used together with rest and physical therapy to help ease muscle spasms that occur with sudden, painful musculoskeletal conditions. As it takes effect, patients typically notice the spasm easing along with the pain, tenderness, and stiffness that come with it, allowing for better movement and an easier return to daily activities.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

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 α and δ motor systems. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Category B. Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit clearly justifies the possible risk. Nursing mothers should use this medicine with caution.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The usual dose is 5-10 mg three times daily given by mouth. The daily dose should not exceed 60 mg. Treatment for more than 2 or 3 weeks is not recommended.Dose in elderly: Therapy with Flexor in the elderly should be initiated with a 5 mg dose and titrated slowly upward.Dose in hepatic impairment: Flexor should be used with caution in subjects with mild hepatic impairment starting with the 5 mg dose and titrating slowly upward. The use of Flexor in subjects with moderate to severe impairment is not recommended.Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride in pediatric patients below 15 years of age have not been established.