Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Designed to support muscle relaxation and to relieve discomfort from muscle spasms.
Strengths: 15mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Muscle Relaxant
- Pharmacological class
Tricyclic Muscle Relaxant
- Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; heart rhythm disorders; hyperthyroidism
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
fatigue; confusion
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
MAO inhibitors; alcohol; CNS depressants
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to support muscle relaxation and to relieve discomfort from muscle spasms.
Mechanism of action
Cyclobenzaprine works centrally as a muscle relaxant by influencing motor activity at the brainstem level, rather than at the motor endplate or directly on the muscle.
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Designed to support muscle relaxation and to relieve discomfort from muscle spasms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cyclobenzaprine
- Listed indication(s): Muscle Spasm
Available option
- 60 tablets - 15 mg1312-15-mg-15692