Uses of Muslexan 4


Painful muscle spasm is a condition that affects the body's motor function, reducing flexibility in walking. Therefore, treating this condition with medication will help improve the pain. Among them, Muslexan 4 is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs. So how does Muslexan 4 work? Please read the article below to get more useful information about this drug.

1. What does Muslexan do?


What effect does Muslexan 4 have is a concern of many patients. The active ingredient in the drug is Tizanidine. In particular, Tizanidine is known as a muscle relaxant that has a direct effect on the central nervous system. This ingredient has a major effector site in the spinal cord, stimulates a2 receptors in the presynaptic region, inhibits the release of amino acids that stimulate N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors.
At the same time, Tizanidine reduces resistance to passive movements, calms convulsions and tremors, and improves active muscle movements. According to experts, the drug is absorbed almost quickly and almost completely.
As a result, Muslexan 4 is indicated in the treatment of painful muscle spasms in balance and function disorders in the spine or after surgery such as: neck or lumbar syndromes, such as scoliosis or back pain, surgery for a herniated disc, or osteoarthritis in the hip.
The drug is also effective in the treatment of spasticity caused by neurological disorders: multiple sclerosis, chronic spinal cord disease, degenerative spondylolisthesis, cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy.
On the other hand, the drug is not allowed to be prescribed for patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug and patients with severe liver failure.

2. Dosage and usage of the drug Muslexan


Muslexan 4 is made in the form of hard capsules, so the drug is used orally. Doctors advise patients to take the medicine with a lot of water, not with alcoholic drinks, fruit juices.
Dosage of the drug will be adjusted according to the purpose of treatment, the patient's health condition. Specifically, patients can refer to the dosage below.
Treatment of painful muscle spasms: 2 - 4 mg x 3 times/day. Muscle spasticity due to neurological disorders: 6 mg / day, divided into 3 times, then can be increased gradually to 12 - 36 mg / day, to a maximum: 36 mg / day. Taking the drug at a low dose can affect the effectiveness of the drug, causing the drug to decrease its mechanism of action, leading to not completely treating the symptoms of the disease. Therefore, if you accidentally forget a dose of Muslexan 4, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled.
Taking an overdose of Muslexan can lead to a number of symptoms such as: dizziness, fatigue, ... Patients should proactively notify their doctor if they find themselves using more than the recommended dose. At the same time, when going to the medical facility for treatment, the patient should bring along the medical examination book, all prescriptions/bottles that have been used so that the doctors can quickly diagnose and treat.

3. Muslexan side effects


Usually, if the patient adheres to the dosage as well as the way to take the medicine from the doctor, Muslexan 4 will be effective in treating muscle sphincter conditions and rarely experience side effects. However, if these undesirable side effects arise, the patient should note to notify the doctor for instructions on timely remedy. Note: Do not arbitrarily use other drugs to treat side effects of Sotramezol.
Some common side effects such as: drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth and slight lowering of blood pressure.... Rare side effects and more severe signs such as vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, transient increase in transaminases, drop in blood pressure and bradycardia.... More rare side effects such as: muscle weakness, drowsiness, sleep disturbances, hallucinations... According to experts, the side effects mentioned above tend to go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Meanwhile, serious reactions can develop and threaten the health of the user. With serious side effects, the doctor may order treatment to improve the situation.

4. Muslexan drug interactions


There have been reports that Muslexan may interact with antihypertensive drugs, diuretics and sedatives. Therefore, if the patient is using the above drugs, it is necessary to inform the doctor to adjust the dose between drugs or change other drugs with similar effects.
Besides, you also need to consult your doctor about the use of Muslexan 4 with alcohol, tobacco, alcoholic or fermented beverages. Because these factors can increase the risk of changes in the ingredients in the drug.

5. Be careful when using drugs


Caution should be exercised when using Muslexan in the following cases:
When prescribing Muslexan, caution should be exercised in patients with liver and kidney failure. The drug causes side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, so it more or less affects people who often drive and operate machinery. Women who are in the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding should only use the drug with the permission of the doctor and carefully weigh the benefits and risks of the drug. Carefully read the instructions for storage information on the box and read the instruction sheet Armececopha 500. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, avoid direct sunlight or high temperature. ingredients in the drug. The above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Muslexan 4. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to use Muslexan 4 drug exactly as directed by the patient. doctor. Note, Muslexan 4 is a prescription drug, and patients are absolutely not allowed to use it without a prescription from a specialist.
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