Metaxalone
Metaxalone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used for selected acute musculoskeletal pain. Listed uses include Muscle Spasm.
Key points
- It is an adjunct to activity and rehabilitation, not a cure for the cause.
- Alcohol, opioids and other sedatives can dangerously increase impairment.
- Slow breathing, inability to wake or serotonin-toxicity symptoms needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Liver or kidney disease, anaemia and sedating or serotonergic medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for slow breathing, inability to wake, severe confusion, seizures or agitation with fever and rigidity.
