METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS

Muscle Relaxant

Brand names: Methocarbamol

Pregnancy: Category COral

Mechanism of Action

Muscle Relaxant agent

Indications

INDICATIONS & USAGE Methocarbamol tablets

USP are indicated as an adjunct to rest

physical therapy

and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute

painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of methocarbamol has not been clearly identified

but may be related to its sedative properties. Methocarbamol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Methocarbamol tablets are contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the tablet components.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Since methocarbamol may possess a general CNS depressant effect, patients receiving Methocarbamol tablets should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Back Pain

1-10%

Depression

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral