Metaxalone
Metaxalone is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Metaxalone; Generic name: METAXALONE; Drug class: Muscle Relaxant [EPC].
| Brand name | Metaxalone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METAXALONE |
| Drug class | Muscle Relaxant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Metaxalone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts 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. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 mg tablet three to four times a day. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Serotonin Syndrome Cases of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, have been reported during concomitant use of serotonergic drugs with metaxalone used within the recommended dosage range (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions ) and with metaxalone as a single agent taken at doses higher than the recommended dose (see OVERDOSAGE ). Serotonergic drugs include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tri |
| Active ingredient(s) | METAXALONE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=07ccff59-e335-40be-9e40-fd2d08197617 |