Musculoskeletal pain:
Indications for: Chlorzoxazone
As adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures in acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Adult Dosage:
250–500mg 3–4 times daily. Painful musculoskeletal conditions: initially 500mg 3–4 times daily. May increase to 750mg 3–4 times daily if inadequate response. May reduce dose based on improvement.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
Chlorzoxazone Contraindications:
Known drug intolerance.
Chlorzoxazone Warnings/Precautions:
Monitor for hepatotoxicity; discontinue if hepatic dysfunction or abnormal liver enzymes develop. Known allergies or history of. Discontinue if sensitivity reaction occurs. Pregnancy.
Chlorzoxazone Classification:
Muscle relaxant (central).
Chlorzoxazone Interactions:
Additive effects with concomitant alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, malaise, overstimulation; rare: skin rash, petechiae, ecchymosis, fatal hepatocellular toxicity.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Lorzone, Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC.
How Supplied:
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