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 Singulair-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Notify your doctor of any activation of symptoms of allergy and acute asthma, progressively increasing shortness of breath, any episodes of recurrent chest infections, despite compliance with singulair, so that, your dosage on singulair could be revised. Singulair is extensively metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites, which are eliminated in the feces. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of singulair [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Singulair-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Singulair use carries risk of worsening of mood and clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Singulair must be taken with caution in individuals with history of anxiety and mood disorders, as singulair use can contribute to worsening symptoms [...]