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Flexon is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
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Orfro, Myophen, Orphenadrine Citrate
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flexon
Orfro, Myophen, Orphenadrine Citrate
Uses
Flexon is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heart rate, fainting, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
How To Use
- Flexon is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a health care professional.
- It is usually given twice a day.
- Use Flexon exactly as directed.
- Do not increase the dose or take it more often or continue taking this for longer than prescribed.
Side Effects
- Stomach upset, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating or irritation at the injection site may occur.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: rapid heart rate, fainting, fever, breathing difficulties, skin rash, mental confusion, depression.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
- Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
- Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if Flexon causes you to feel drowsy.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Flexon should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using Flexon, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: glaucoma, stomach/intestinal blockage (pyloric or duodenal obstruction), certain ulcers (peptic ulcers), enlarged prostate (prostatic hypertrophy), certain muscle diseases (e.g., myasthenia gravis), enlarged or blocked bladder, certain blockages of the esophagus (cardiospasm).
- Before using Flexon, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, any allergies (especially to sulfites).
- Flexon should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Flexon appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: propoxyphene (a narcotic pain reliever).
- Avoid the use of alcohol while taking Flexon since excessive drowsiness or depression can occur.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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