Patient was educated on contraindications for using Robaxin as follows: Do not take robaxin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of robaxin or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, cyclobenzaprine and tizanidine. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of robaxin. Do not take robaxin along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Robaxin as follows: Respiratory depression Robaxin, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and consequently cause exacerbation of SOB, and difficult breathing. This risk with robaxin can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, opioid pain killers, and sedatives. Individuals [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Robaxin as follows: General allergic reactions Robaxin 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 robaxin, 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 [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Robaxin as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of robaxin needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of robaxin as follows: Robaxin is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders.   Arthritis involving the back Arthritis involving the vertebrae can exert pressure on the spinal cord, inflame, irritate, and damage the nerves running along the spinal cord. This can result in abnormal muscle tone, muscle spasms, and pain & discomfort. Robaxin intake can contribute to sedation, relief of muscle spasms, [...]