Metaxall (metaxalone)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Metaxalone is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
USES: Metaxalone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment.
Generic name: metaxalone
Pronunciation: (me-TAX-a-lone)
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Metaxall:
- Muscle Spasm
Also known as: Involuntary Muscle Contraction, Muscle Spasticity, Skeletal Muscle Spasm, Spasticity.
Dosing
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Metaxalone is administered orally. Although administration with food increases the extent of exposure to the drug, which can increase its sedative effects, the manufacturer makes no specific recommendation regarding administration of metaxalone with food. (See Pharmacokinetics: Absorption.)
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Drug interactions
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Contraindications
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Adverse reactions
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Precautions
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Safe use of metaxalone during pregnancy has not been established. Reproduction studies in rats have not revealed evidence of harm to the fetus. Although postmarketing surveillance has not revealed evidence of fetal injury in humans, the reported experience to date cannot exclude the possibility of adverse fetal effects of the drug. Therefore, metaxalone should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant unless the possible benefits outweigh the potential risks.
It is not known whether metaxalone is distributed into milk. In general, the drug should not be used in nursing women.
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ICD codes
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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