Monograph Details
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
> Muscle spasms
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SKELAXIN |
| Manufacturer |
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King Pharmaceuticals, 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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Metaxalone 800mg; scored tabs. |
| Indications |
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Painful musculoskeletal conditions. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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800mg 3–4 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Anemias. Significant renal or hepatic dysfunction. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic impairment (monitor). Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Alcohol, other CNS depressants potentiated. May cause false (+) Benedict's test. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nervousness, GI upset, rash, jaundice, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100, 500 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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