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What is Sandoz orphenadrine used for?
Orphenadrine belongs to the group of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It is used to treat acute muscle spasms. Muscle tightening or spasms result largely from signals in the nervous system telling the muscles to tighten or contract.
Is orphenadrine a painkiller?
Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine) is a combination of a muscle relaxant, a pain reliever, and caffeine which increases the pain relieving effects of the other drugs, used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.
When should I take orphenadrine?
How to take orphenadrine
- Timing: Take your orphenadrine doses at the same times each day, in the morning and the evening. Swallow your tablets with a glass of water.
- Missed dose: If you miss a dose and remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it right away.
What muscles does orphenadrine relax?
Orphenadrine may reduce muscle spasms through actions on motor centers or the medulla in the brain. Orphenadrine does not seem to have any direct relaxant effects on skeletal muscle.
What are the uses of orphenadrine?
Orphenadrine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Orphenadrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Where can I find the pharmaceutical information for Sandoz orphenadrine?
For warnings and contraindications, please consult your healthcare professional or contact Sandoz Canada Inc. at [email protected] for a copy of the pharmaceutical information for Sandoz Orphenadrine. ® Registered trademark owned or used under license by Sandoz Canada Inc.
How many mg of orphenadrine can you give a person?
Extended-Release Tablets: 100 mg orally twice a day Parenteral Injection: 60 mg IV or IM every 12 hours as needed Use: As an adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. Detailed Orphenadrine dosage information
How long do the side effects of orphenadrine last?
The more common side effects of orphenadrine can include: If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.