Showing all 3 resultsSorted by popularity
Filter
Metaxalone. The drug Metaxalone (Skelaxin) functions as a powerful skeletal muscle relaxant which treats acute musculoskeletal pain and stiffness. The majority of muscle relaxants induce strong sedation, but patients prefer Metaxalone because it causes less drowsiness, which enables them to function better during their recovery. The drug does not directly affect muscle tissue. Instead, it blocks pain signals which travel from the injury to the brain by acting on the central nervous system, leading to the “quieting” of muscle spasms that cause distress.
Therapeutic Indications & Benefits
Acute Muscle Spasm Relief: The treatment proves effective for sudden muscle spasms which require immediate therapy.
Musculoskeletal Injury Support: The treatment proves effective for immediate treatment of back, neck, and limb muscle pulls which require prompt care.
Adjunct to Physical Therapy: The drug needs to be used together with physical therapy for optimal results, including rest and supervised stretching.
Non-Narcotic Advantage: Metaxalone exists as a non-narcotic treatment option which does not need monitoring as a controlled substance or an opioid, thus presenting a reduced chance of dependence compared to other pain relief treatments.
Improved Mobility: The treatment helps restore normal movement because it decreases muscle guarding, which occurs when muscles contract to shield an injury.
Key Product Information
Feature
Clinical Detail
Drug Class
Centrally-Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Mechanism of Action
Acts on the central nervous system to reduce muscle spasms
Typical Dosage
800 mg taken 3 to 4 times daily
Onset of Action
Starts working within approximately 60 minutes