근육이완제 cyclobenzaprine 10 mg
full names ; cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride,
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# used ;
Cyclobenzaprine oral tablet is used to help relax muscles. It helps relieve pain, stiffness, or discomfort caused by strains or injuries to your muscles. It’s used along with rest and physical therapy. It should only be used for two to three weeks at a time.
Cyclobenzaprine may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications.
# How it works ;
Cyclobenzaprine belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
It isn’t known exactly how this drug works to relax your muscles. It may decrease the signals from your brain that tell your muscles to spasm.
# Cyclobenzaprine Side Effects ;
This medicine may cause some people to have blurred vision or to become drowsy, dizzy, less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and able to see well.
Cyclobenzaprine oral tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This is more likely to happen in the few hours after you take it. It can also have other side effects.
# Side Effects, More common ;
The more common side effects of cyclobenzaprine can include:
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- fatigue
- constipation
- drowsiness
- nausea
- heartburn
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
# Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
* Heart problems. Symptoms can include :
- fainting,
- heart palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- confusion,
- trouble speaking or understanding,
- loss of control or numbness in your face, arms, or legs,
- trouble seeing in one or both eyes,
* Serotonin syndrome. Symptoms can include :
- agitation (a feeling of aggravation or restlessness)
- hallucinations (hearing or seeing something that isn’t there)
- seizures,
- nausea,
# Cyclobenzaprine may interact with other medications
Cyclobenzaprine oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well.
To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, or herbs you’re taking. To find out how this drug might interact with something else you’re taking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Examples of drugs, interactions with cyclobenzaprine are listed below.
* Drugs you should not take with cyclobenzaprine
Do not take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) with cyclobenzaprine. Doing so can cause dangerous effects in the body. Examples of these drugs include:
- selegiline,
- rasagiline,
- tranylcypromine,
Taking this drug with an MAOI or within 14 days of stopping an MAOI could increase your risk of serious side effects. These include seizures.
* Interactions that increase your risk of side effects
Taking cyclobenzaprine with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from cyclobenzaprine. This is because the amount of cyclobenzaprine in your body is increased.
Examples of these drugs include :
- Benzodiazepines, such as triazolam, alprazolam, and midazolam. You may have more sedation and drowsiness.
- Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital. You may have more sedation and drowsiness.
- Certain drugs used to treat depression, such as fluoxetine, venlafaxine, amitriptyline, or bupropion. You may be at a greater risk for serotonin syndrome.
- Verapamil. You may be at a greater risk for serotonin syndrome.
- Anticholinergic drugs, such as tolterodine or oxybutynin. You may be at a greater risk for certain side effects. These include dry mouth or not being able to urinate.
* Interactions that can make your drugs less effective
When certain drugs are used with cyclobenzaprine, they may not work as well. An example of these drugs includes guanethidine. Cyclobenzaprine can block the blood pressure-lowering effect of guanethidine. This means your blood pressure may increase.
* How to take cyclobenzaprine ;
This dosage information is for cyclobenzaprine oral tablet. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on :
- your age,
- the condition being treated,
- how severe your condition is
- other medical conditions you have,
- how you react to the first dose,
# Dosage for relief of muscle spasms,
- Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years) ; 5–10 mg taken 3 times per day.
- Child dosage (ages 15–17 years) ; 5–10 mg taken 3 times per day.
- Child dosage (ages 0–14 years) ; Cyclobenzaprine shouldn’t be used in people younger than 15 years.
- Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older) ; The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.
Special dosage considerations ;
For people with liver problems : If your liver problems are mild, your doctor may start you on a lowered dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. If your liver problems are moderate or severe, you shouldn’t use this drug.
