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How to Use Skelaxin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Skelaxin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps maintain appropriate blood levels of Skelaxin needed for [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Skelaxin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Cerebral palsy Individuals with cerebral palsy present with abnormal muscle tone and rigidity contributing to the muscle spasms. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort. Skelaxin by relieving the spasms, help with easing the discomfort and pain. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ALS is a condition in which [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Skelaxin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Brain and spinal cord injury Diffuse muscle rigidity and spasms happen to be part of conditions causing brain and spinal cord injury. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort, thus limiting range of motion in the extremities. Skelaxin by relieving the spasms, helps with easing the discomfort [...]

Skelaxin and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Skelaxin and mechanism of action as follows: Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant, used to relieve muscle spasms caused by injury and sprain, and promote muscle relaxation. Skelaxin works by depressing the brain and spinal cord. Depressing the central nervous system and consequently inhibiting the nerve impulses sent to the skeletal muscle contribute to relief of muscle spasms. By relieving spasms and promoting relaxation of the muscle, Skelaxin helps with relief from [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Metaxalone-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone use carries the risk of inducing some mood changes, resulting in some excitation, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety. Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to metaxalone intake, can be at increased risk to present with deteriorating and worsening mood disorders. Notify your physician regarding any such mood changes, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised or alternative plan [...]