Musculoskeletal pain:
Indications for: SKELAXIN
As adjunct treatment for acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Adult Dosage:
800mg 3–4 times daily.
Children Dosage:
≤12yrs: not established.
SKELAXIN Contraindications:
Anemias. Significant renal or hepatic dysfunction.
SKELAXIN Warnings/Precautions:
Renal or hepatic impairment (monitor LFTs). Elderly. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.
SKELAXIN Classification:
Muscle relaxant (central).
SKELAXIN Interactions:
Increased risk of sedation, respiratory depression with concomitant other CNS depressants (eg, alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, TCAs); monitor closely. Risk of serotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs (eg, SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, triptans, 5-HT3 antagonists, opioids, mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol, MAOIs, linezolid, IV methylene blue); monitor and discontinue if suspected. Concomitant with food may enhance CNS depression. May cause false (+) Benedict's test.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nervousness, GI upset, rash, jaundice, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia; hypersensitivity reactions.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Tabs—100, 500
