CHLORZOXAZONE
CHLORZOXAZONE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CHLORZOXAZONE; Generic name: CHLORZOXAZONE; Drug class: Muscle Relaxant [EPC].
| Brand name | CHLORZOXAZONE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CHLORZOXAZONE |
| Drug class | Muscle Relaxant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | INDICATIONS Chlorzoxazone is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Chlorzoxazone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Usual Adult Dosage One tablet three or four times daily. If adequate response is not obtained with this dose, it may be increased to one and one-half tablets (750 mg) three or four times daily. As improvement occurs dosage can usually be reduced. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Serious (including fatal) hepatocellular toxicity has been reported rarely in patients receiving chlorzoxazone. The mechanism is unknown but appears to be idiosyncratic and unpredictable. Factors predisposing patients to this rare event are not known. Patients should be instructed to report early signs and/or symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, or jaundice. Chlorzoxazone should be discontinued immedi |
| Active ingredient(s) | CHLORZOXAZONE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0a8ee5fa-f393-4568-81bd-269f9a4cecd6 |