Methocarbamol
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Overview
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Methocarbamol injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus , (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles.
Indications
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Methocarbamol injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus , (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles.
Contraindications
You should not use methocarbamol if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; a seizure; or myasthenia gravis .
Methocarbamol may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Methocarbamol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old unless to treat tetanus.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to methocarbamol: hives ; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using methocarbamol and call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; slow heartbeats; a seizure; jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or pain, bruising, swelling, or skin changes where the injection was given.
Common methocarbamol side effects may include:
headache , dizziness, drowsiness; fever; confusion, problems with memory; nausea, vomiting , upset stomach ; blurred vision, double vision; flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); sleep problems ( insomnia ); or lack of coordination.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.
High Risk Groups
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.
Adult Dosage
500 mg (500 (500)) As recommended. PO — 2 tablets qid
750 mg (750 (750)) As recommended. PO — 2 tablets qid
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Using methocarbamol with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures .
Other drugs may interact with methocarbamol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, .
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.