Monograph Details
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
> Muscle spasms
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ROBAXIN |
| Manufacturer |
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Schwarz Pharma, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Muscle relaxant (central). |
| Generic Name |
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Methocarbamol 500mg; tabs. |
| Also |
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• ROBAXIN-750
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| Indications |
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Painful musculoskeletal conditions. |
| Children |
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<16yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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≥16yrs: initially 1.5g 4 times daily for 2–3 days. Maintenance: 4g daily in divided doses. |
| Contraindications |
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Preexisting acidosis and urea retention with renal impairment. |
| Precautions |
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Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Alcohol and other CNS depressants potentiated. May antagonize pyridostigmine. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dizziness, GI upset, blurred vision, headache. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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