Chlorzoxazone: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Chlorzoxazone is a muscle pain medication used to relieve pain and stiffness caused by muscle strains and sprains. The drug is often used in combination with physical therapy, pain medication and reasonable rest.

1. Uses of the drug Chlorzoxazone

Chlorzoxazone is used as a treatment for muscle spasms and pain, which is often combined with rest, physical therapy, and pain relievers (such as aspirin or acetaminophen).
Chlorzoxazone is in the form of tablets for oral administration. The drug is taken three or four times a day. Use chlorzoxazone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less than prescribed by your doctor.

2. Chlorzoxazone side effects

Chlorzoxazone can cause some side effects. In particular, the condition of your urine may turn purple or red, this symptom is not harmful. Other side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, stomach upset or headache.
You should monitor the side effects of the drug, if the side effects persist, you should immediately go to the hospital or talk to the pharmacist for appropriate indications.

3. Be careful when using Chlorzoxazone

Before taking chlorzoxazone:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to chlorzoxazone or any other medicines. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and over-the-counter medicines you are taking, especially sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. Inform your treating doctor if you have or have a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant, are pregnant or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant during treatment with chlorzoxazone, tell your doctor right away. Weigh the risks and benefits of taking chlorzoxazone if you are 65 years of age or older. Elderly people are not recommended to take chlorzoxazone, because it is not safe and not as effective as other medicines that can be used to treat the same condition. You should know that chlorzoxazone can make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Ask your doctor about how to safely use alcohol during treatment with chlorzoxazone. Alcohol can make the unwanted effects of this medicine worse.

4. Chlorzoxazone drug interactions

Possible drug interactions between chlorzoxazone and other drugs that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana, sleeping pills, or anti-anxiety medications (such as alprazolam , lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough and cold products), as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness.
Best before using Chlorzoxazone, patients should consult with doctors and pharmacists for appropriate indications. Using the right medicine for the right purpose always brings high efficiency in the treatment process.
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Reference source: webmd.com