Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Chlorzoxazone as follows: Chlorzoxazone is mainly metabolized inside the body by the liver and is excreted out of the body in the urine by the kidneys. If liver is deficient, metabolism of the drug could be compromised, which can result in higher concentrations of the drug in the body for longer periods of time. If kidney function is deficient, elimination of the drug could be compromised, which also [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Chlorzoxazone as follows: Do not take chlorzoxazone along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory center, resulting in episodes of dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and respiratory arrest. The individual influence of these medications on respirations [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Chlorzoxazone as follows: Do not take chlorzoxazone, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of chlorzoxazone or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of chlorzoxazone. Chlorzoxazone has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Chlorzoxazone as follows:   Cardiovascular side-effects Chlorzoxazone use can result in fast and pounding heartbeat. Individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias can be at increased risk for precipitation of arrhythmic episodes with chlorzoxazone use. Individuals taking chlorzoxazone must be increasingly watchful to report worsening symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, chest pain, low blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, increasing shortness of breath, and worsening fatigue. Hypotension and confusion, secondary [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Chlorzoxazone as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Chlorzoxazone use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with chlorzoxazone, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]