Amrix drug: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Amrix is ​​a muscle relaxant, which works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) from being sent to your brain. Amrix is ​​used with rest and physical therapy to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as trauma. Amrix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

1. Amrix and its uses

Amrix also known as Cyclobenzaprine is a medicine used short term to treat muscle spasms. The drug is often used with a reasonable rest regimen and combined with physical therapy methods. The drug works on the principle of helping the muscles achieve a state of maximum relaxation. Amrix is ​​not recommended for use by older adults because they may be at greater risk of side effects from using this medicine. The advice given is to consult with your doctor before deciding to use Amrix.

2. How to use Amrix

As mentioned above, the use of Amrix to treat muscle spasms should be under the direction of the doctor. If there are any questions, doctors can answer them for their patients. It can be taken before or after each meal as directed by your doctor and is usually taken once daily. When taking orally, the capsule should be swallowed whole, and should not be crushed or chewed. Doing so can release the drug all at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
If the patient has trouble swallowing the capsule medicines, they can open the capsule and carefully sprinkle the whole medicine on a teaspoon. Swallow all of the medicine immediately without chewing. Then rinse your mouth with water and drink all the mouthwash to ensure that the entire amount of medicine in one capsule has been taken into the body. The dose of the drug used will depend on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment.
Amrix should only be used short-term (for 3 weeks or less) unless directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use it more often or for longer than prescribed because the muscle spasms probably won't progress any faster, but an overdose can lead to many unwanted side effects.

3. Indications and notes when using Amrix

Before using Amrix, patients should tell their doctor that they have ever had food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug so that the doctor can give the most appropriate advice. In addition, the drug may contain inactive ingredients, so Amrix may cause reactions or other health-related problems, so patients also need to talk more with their doctor to make the best choice.
In addition, before deciding to use the drug, the patient should tell the doctor or pharmacist his medical history, especially liver diseases; overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); cardiovascular problems such as irregular heartbeat, heart blockage, heart failure, heart attack,...; difficulty urinating (possibly due to an enlarged prostate gland); or glaucoma (glaucoma).
Some side effects that the drug can cause such as making the patient feel dizzy or drowsy. This dizziness, drowsiness can be increased when the patient uses certain stimulants to the nervous system such as alcohol or marijuana. Therefore, you should not drive, use machines or when doing something that requires alertness, you should not use Amrix or stimulants, to avoid unwanted incidents that may occur, dangerous to your health. the life of the patient and those around him.
Patients should be advised not to use Amrix if they have previously taken an MAO inhibitor in the recent 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline or tranylcypromine.

If the patient has an impending surgery, tell his or her doctor about all the medications the patient uses including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs such as supplements, and other medical products. Herbal. Women who are pregnant should only use the drug when absolutely necessary and should consult a doctor about the possible risks and benefits of using the drug. . For women who are breast-feeding, there are no studies to show whether this drug can pass into breast milk, but some drugs with similar ingredients and functions appear to pass into breast milk. mom. Therefore, before using the drug, mothers should also consult a doctor.
Drug interactions can change how Amrix works or increase the risk of serious side effects. In this article we do not provide all the interactions between Amrix and other drugs, but only some interactions that can lead to serious consequences. need to provide a list of all other medicinal products they are using (including prescription/over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) with their doctor to avoid adverse interactions or incompatibilities. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with Amrix include: antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, imipramine).

Taking an MAO inhibitor with Amrix can cause serious drug interactions (possibly even death). Avoid taking an MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with Amrix. Most MAO inhibitors are also not recommended for two weeks prior to Amrix treatment. Talk to your doctor before starting or stopping Amrix and any other medicine in general.
Before using Amrix, tell your doctor about your use of drugs that increase serotonin, including street drugs (such as MDMA / "ecstasy"), St. John's wort, certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine/paroxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine/venlafaxine), tramadol, as well as several other drugs of this type.
In addition, patients should also let their doctors know if they are using other products that have side effects that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, alcohol, or alcohol. sleeping pills, sleeping pills or anxiety relievers (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, methocarbamol), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Before using medication, patients should also check the labels on all their medicines (such as allergy or cough and cold products) as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Consult your doctor for a plan to use those products safely.
Amrix is ​​a muscle relaxant that works by blocking nerve impulses that carry pain sensation to the brain. Amrix should be used continuously, if a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Note that you should not try to double the dose of Amrix even if you forget to take it. In addition, this drug should not be used with other drugs with bad interactions or incompatibilities. Amrix is ​​prescribed only for the patient's current condition. Do not use for any other condition unless directed by your doctor.

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Reference source: webmd.com; drugs.com