Methocarbamol: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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The condition of muscle pain due to spasm causes a lot of discomfort for the patient. There are many different methods of treating musculoskeletal pain, in which the muscle relaxant methocarbamol can be prescribed by a doctor. So what does methocarbamol treat?

1. What is the effect of methocarbamol?

What disease does methocarbamol treat? This is a group of drugs indicated in the treatment of spasms that cause joint pain. Methocarbamol works by relaxing injured muscles. Methocarbamol is often used in combination with other treatments such as rest, physical therapy, and other medications.

2.How to use Methocarbamol?

Methocarbamol is taken by mouth before or after meals as directed by your doctor. Do not arbitrarily increase the dose or take the medicine more often, for longer than indicated.
Improper use does not improve the condition, but also increases the risk of side effects. The dose of methocarbamol depends on the level, health status and ability of each patient to respond to treatment.
Consult your doctor if using methocarbamol but your condition does not improve or gets worse.

3.Methocarbamol side effects

Possible side effects when taking methocarbamol include:
Drowsiness; Dizziness, lightheadedness; Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; Blurred vision, decreased vision. Tell your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen while you are taking methocarbamol. Always keep in mind that your treating physician has evaluated the benefits and possible side effects before prescribing methocarbamol.
Many patients take methocarbamol without any serious side effects. However, if the patient experiences the following dangerous side effects, immediately notify the doctor:
Fainting; Slow heart rate ; Yellow eyes, yellow skin; Prolonged nausea and vomiting; Psychiatric changes such as confusion, memory loss.

Methocarbamol rarely causes very serious allergies. However, call a medical facility immediately if you have signs of a dangerous drug allergy such as:
Whole body rash; Itching or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; Severe dizziness; Shortness of breath.

4.Methocarbamol side effects prevention measures

Before taking methocarbamol, talk to your doctor about any allergies you have to this medicine or any other allergies. The constituting products of this medicine may include excipients that may cause allergic reactions.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially liver-related abnormalities.
Methocarbamol may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. Therefore, alcohol or marijuana can also cause similar and aggravate the condition when used with the drug methocarbamol. Never operate a vehicle or do work that requires alertness or clear vision. Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
Older adults are more likely to have methocarbamol side effects than other people, especially confusion, dizziness or drowsiness, which increase the risk of falls.
In pregnant women, the drug methocarbamol should be prescribed only when absolutely necessary. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of methocarbamol.
There is no information on whether methocarbamol passes into breast milk. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

5.Methocarbamol drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the effect and increase the risk of serious side effects. Talk to your treating doctor about any medications you're taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines). Do not use, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
Doctors and pharmacists need to know what medications patients are taking that can cause drowsiness such as:
Opioid pain relievers; cough suppressants (such as codeine, hydrocodone); Alcohol or marijuana; sedatives or anxiety relievers (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem); Other muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine); Antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Check all medications the patient is taking (anti-allergy medicine, cough medicine, cold medicine...) as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Methocarbamol may affect the results of certain tests (including the VMA or 5-HIAA urine screening test). Therefore, to ensure accuracy, the patient should inform the doctor and laboratory technician that he is taking the drug methocarbamol.

If an overdose of the drug occurs and serious symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately. Overdose symptoms may include: drowsiness, dizziness, convulsions or convulsions, loss of consciousness.
Do not use methocarbamol to treat other problems without your doctor's prescription.
Store methocarbamol at room temperature, away from direct light and high humidity. Keep methocarbamol and all other medicines out of reach of children and pets.
Methocarbamol is a group of drugs indicated in the treatment of spasms that cause muscle and joint pain. However, to limit the side effects when using methylprednisolone, patients need to follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist advising on the use of the drug.
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Reference source: webmd.com