Patient was educated on contraindications for using Robaxin as follows: Robaxin must be avoided in individuals with history of severe head injury and brain damage. Individuals with history of head injury and brain damage can be at a high risk to present with severe depression of brain and associated respiratory centers with robaxin, leading to complications such as, coma, breathing difficulty, and respiratory arrest, which can be fatal. Robaxin interacts with certain medications used to [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Robaxin as follows: Robaxin is mainly metabolized in the liver and the metabolites along with the unmetabolized drug are mainly excreted in the urine. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of robaxin can be compromised. If renal function is deficient, the elimination of robaxin can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication and metabolites for longer periods of time, resulting in increased [...]

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 [...]