Cyclobenzaprine
Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Relieve muscle spasms
Acute musculoskeletal pain
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
5-10 mg 3 times daily
Approved > 15 years
Start at 5 mg
30 mg/day
N/A
Avoid in moderate to severe impairment
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
Arrhythmias, serotonin syndrome
MAOI use within 14 days, hyperthyroidism
May impair mental/physical abilities
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
MAOIs, CNS depressants
N/A
Avoid, increases CNS depression
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Generally safe
Use caution
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Take as soon as remembered
Symptom relief, mental status
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Content for Cyclobenzaprine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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