Methocarbamol
General English name: Methocarbamol
Brand: Robaxin
Application: Cramps, pain and muscle spasms
Metocarbamol pharmaceutical forms
Metocarbamol Drug Information
Dosage and method of methocarbamol
Contraindications to the use of methocarbamol
Metocarbamol use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of methocarbamol on driving and working with machines
Methocarbamol drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking metocarbamol
Side effects of methocarbamol
Methocarbamol overdose (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of metocarbamol
Metocarbamol pharmaceutical forms
Tablets, ampoules
Metocarbamol Drug Information
Metocarbamol is used to treat spasms and chronic muscle spasms. Prolonged (chronic) muscle stiffness and cramps occur in diseases such as multiple sclerosis and other diseases that cause damage to muscle nerves. In muscle spasm, the muscles contract and shorten, making them difficult to work with. Metocarbamol prevents muscle spasm by relaxing muscles, and by this mechanism prevents pain and irritation.
Dosage and method of methocarbamol
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of methocarbamol varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Swallow the medicine with some water.
- Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of methocarbamol
Note the expiration date of the methocarbamol drug and do not take it if the expiration date on your medicine has expired.
Never give metocarbamol to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with metocarbamol, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Metocarbamol use during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of methocarbamol on driving and working with machines
Metocarbamol can make you dizzy and drowsy, so make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Methocarbamol drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
The specific medications listed below can increase the risk of side effects from metocarbamol (such as slow breathing, severe drowsiness, and dizziness) if medications such as alcohol, marijuana, sleeping pills, or anti-anxiety medications (such as diazepam) are used. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking diazepam, zolpidem, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine, muscle relaxants, and painkillers (such as codeine). Give.
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Methocarbamol may interfere with specific laboratory tests (including VMA screening test or 5-HIAA urine) and may result in erroneous results. Ask your doctor or nurse about taking this medicine before the test and let them know if you have used this medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking metocarbamol
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking metocarbamol:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of methocarbamol
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed.
Drowsiness
Vertigo
stomach discomfort
nausea and vomiting
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to methocarbamol.
Methocarbamol overdose (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as severe drowsiness, dizziness, seizures, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of metocarbamol
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.