Treats pain caused by strains, sprains and other muscle injuries. Also used to treat Parkinson's disease.Belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants
Brand Names:
Norflex
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to orphenadrine
Uses:
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not chew or crush.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other medicines that might make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antidepressants, seizure medicines, or pain medicines.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, ulcers, liver or kidney disease, intestinal blockage, enlarged prostate, urinary tract blockage, or heart disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. It may also affect vision. Be careful if you are driving a car, using machinery, or doing other dangerous jobs.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
