Flexor 5mg Tablet 10pcs

Uses of Flexor 5mg Tablet

• Relax muscles
• Relieve pain and discomfort caused by sprains, strains, and other muscle injuries

How does Flexor 5mg Tablet work?

It works on the central nervous system (centers in the brain and spinal cord) to relieve muscle spasms, reduce local pain and tenderness, and increase the range of motion in acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Side Effects of Flexor 5mg Tablet

• The most frequently reported adverse reactions are drowsiness, dry mouth, and dizziness.
• Symptoms of overdosage include drowsiness, increased heart rate, fits, high blood pressure, agitations, confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, and hallucinations.

Quick Suggestions:

• Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.
• You may take this medicine with food.
• Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed.
• Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
• Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.

Indications of Flexor 5mg Tablet

Flexor is indicated as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for the relief of muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Pharmacology

Cyclobenzaprine, the active ingredient in Flexor, is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the brain stem to decrease tonic-somatic motor activities, influencing both the α and δ motor systems.

Dosage & Administration of Flexor 5mg Tablet

The usual dose is 5-10 mg three times daily, not exceeding 60 mg per day. Treatment duration should not exceed 2 or 3 weeks.

Take  Flexor 5mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of your condition.

Before taking Flexor 5mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are taking the following medicines:

• Medicines used to manage depression (Ex. isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine)
• Guanethidine (a medicine used to manage high blood pressure)
• Tramadol (a medicine used to relieve pain)
• Tricyclic antidepressants (Ex. amitriptyline, doxepin)

Contraindications

Flexor is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the product, concomitant use of MAO inhibitors or within 14 days after their discontinuation, acute recovery phase of myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart block or conduction disturbances, congestive heart failure, and hyperthyroidism.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Flexor is categorized as Pregnancy Category B and should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when administering Flexor to a nursing mother.

Precautions & Warnings

Flexor should be used with caution in patients with a history of urinary retention, angle-closure glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, and those taking anticholinergic medication.

Storage Conditions:

Store Flexor below 30°C, away from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.