Name
METAXALONE
Mode of Action
THE MECHANISM OF ACTION OF METAXALONE IN HUMANS HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED, BUT MAY BE DUE TO GENERAL CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. IT HAS NO DIRECT ACTION ON THE CONTRACTILE MECHANISM OF STRIATED MUSCLE, THE MOTOR END PLATE OR THE NERVE FIBER.
Dosage
THE RECOMMENDED DOSE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE IS TWO 400 MG TABLETS (800 MG) OR ONE 800 MG TABLET THREE TO FOUR TIMES A DAY.
Drug Group
[CENTRALLY ACTING MUSCLE RELAXANT]
Cross Reaction
FLEXURA MAY ENHANCE THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, BARBITURATES AND OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS.
Drug Interaction
Drugs Side Effect
Drug Categories
Special Precaution
Drug Safety
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