Generic Name - Methocarbamol
Category - Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Indications
Muscular skeletal injury.
Generic Methocarbamol is indicated to relieve pain caused by muscular-skeletal injury. Generic Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which in turn interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses from the spinal cord to the skeletal muscles.
Generic for Methocarbamol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Methocarbamol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Methocarbamol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
kidney disease
seizure disorder
bleeding problems
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Methocarbamol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Tricyclic anti-depressants
Central nervous system depressants
Generic for Methocarbamol Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMethocarbamol
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Methocarbamol for muscle spasms is 3 tablets taken 4 times a day. The usual long-term dose is 2 tablets taken 4 times a day.
Generic for Methocarbamol Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Methocarbamol side Effects include constipation, dark urine, itchy eyes or stuffy nose, lightheadedness, fainting spells, seizures (convulsions) and skin itching or rash.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Methocarbamol.
Generic for Methocarbamol and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Methocarbamol may harm the growing fetus. Hence talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Methocarbamol and Breastfeeding
Generic Methocarbamol may pass into breast milk. Seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.
Generic for Methocarbamol and Pediatric
No special problems in pediatric patients have been documented. Hence, consult your doctor before using Generic Methocarbamol.
Generic for Methocarbamol and Geriatric
There is no specific information about the use of Generic Methocarbamol in the elderly. Consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Methocarbamol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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