Medicines/Generics/Orphenadrine

Orphenadrine

Generic medicine reference

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Overview

Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxer. Orphenadrine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Orphenadrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use orphenadrine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: urination problems; an enlarged prostate; glaucoma; a stomach ulcer; a blockage in your stomach or intestines; trouble swallowing; or myasthenia gravis. To make sure orphenadrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: heart disease ; a heart rhythm disorder; coronary artery disease ; or if you also use a narcotic (opioid) medication. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether orphenadrine passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Orphenadrine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Orphenadrine may cause serious side effects. Stop using orphenadrine and call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; painful or difficult urination; little or no urination; confusion, anxiety , agitation , tremors, hallucinations; or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest. Common side effects of orphenadrine may include: dizziness, drowsiness , weakness; nausea , vomiting ; dry mouth ; or constipation . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

You should not take orphenadrine if you have urination problems, an enlarged prostate , glaucoma , a stomach ulcer or blockage in your digestive tract, trouble swallowing, or myasthenia gravis .

High Risk Groups

You should not take orphenadrine if you have urination problems, an enlarged prostate , glaucoma , a stomach ulcer or blockage in your digestive tract, trouble swallowing, or myasthenia gravis .

Adult Dosage

100 mg (100 (100)) 12 hourly PO — Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take orphenadrine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Orphenadrine may be habit-forming. Never share orphenadrine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Orphenadrine is usually taken 2 times per day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Orphenadrine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures. Store orphenadrine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Orphenadrine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Child Dosage

5 to 13.33 mg/kg (9.2 (9.165)) 8 hourly Oral —

Neonatal Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Taking orphenadrine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression , or seizures . Other drugs may interact with orphenadrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Storage

Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.

Available Brands in Pakistan

36 active brands listed alphabetically.

Orphenadrine

Available Brands in Pakistan

ACETOFEN

ACETOR

AMBROGESIC

ANGESIC

BANAKE

BEGESIC

CENADRIN

CITROGESIC

DOLEX

DURAGESIC

EXCEDRIN

FINEGESIC

FLEXAR

FLEXODIN

FLOGESIC

FYGESIC

GESICNOL

GLORAL

GRAYGESIC

HELIGESIC

LEXODIN

MEDIGESIC

NUBEROL

NUBEROL FORTE

ORPARA

ORPHENALAX

ORPHICAL

PARA

P-ORPH

Redrine

RID-ALL

RID-ALL FORTE

SAMEROL-N

SAMEROL-N FORTE

SINAXAMOL

SINAXAMOL EXTRA