Flexabenz 5mg Tablet
About Flexabenz 5mg Tablet
Flexabenz 5mg Tablet is a drug that is used as muscle relaxant. It is known to interfere and inhibit the nerve impulses sent from the brain to the muscles by antagonizing 5HT2 receptors, thereby creating a numbing sensation in the muscles that subsides pain. It is used in the treatment of skeletal muscle injury in combination with other drugs and nutritional supplements
The drug is contraindicated in patients who have suffered or are suffering from overactive thyroid gland, wide-angle glaucoma, heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heart rhythm, sinus tachycardia etc. The drug also interacts with other drugs like socarboxazid,phenelzine, tranylcypromine, MAO inhibitors, antihistamines, opioid pain relievers, etc. and cause complications. While common side effects like dizziness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, blurred vision manifest in most of the case, in certain cases severe side effects like abnormal heartbeat, obstruction of bile flow, jaundice, acute allergic reaction have also been reported. While the common side effects subside gradually, you should seek medical aid in case of overdose or manifestation of the severe side effects. Additionally avoid doing any activity that requires considerable attention as driving after taking the drug as it causes drowsiness. Regarding dosage it is advised that you consult with a doctor familiar with your health condition and medical history.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Flexabenz 5mg Tablet ?
Balance Disorder (Loss Of Balance)
Altered Heart Rate
Hypersensitivity Reaction
Skin Irritation
Apnea (Absence Of Breathing)
Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Flexabenz 5mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Flexabenz gel is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Flexabenz gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, visual disturbances.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Flexabenz 5mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer, which is relieves the pain in skeletal muscles. The drug reduces the motor activity of the tonic somatic kind. This influences both gamma and alpha motor systems.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
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