Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are mainly excreted in the urine. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of skelaxin can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, skelaxin must be [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Skelaxin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Skelaxin use can result in episodes of headache, confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with skelaxin can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Skelaxin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Skelaxin 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 skelaxin, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Skelaxin 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 skelaxin 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 [...]