Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone 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. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, help with easing the discomfort and pain. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ALS is a condition in which [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone 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. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, helps with easing the discomfort [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon metaxalone and mechanism of action as follows: Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant, used to relieve muscle spasms caused by injury and sprain, and promote muscle relaxation. Metaxalone 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, metaxalone helps with relief from [...]