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What is Prescribing information?

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Amrix Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

AMRIX®
  (Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) Structural Formula Illustration

AMRIX (cyclobenzaprine hcl extended-release capsules) is indicated as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Improvement is manifested by relief of muscle spasm and its associated signs and symptoms, namely, pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion.

AMRIX (cyclobenzaprine hcl extended-release capsules) should be used only for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use is not available and because muscle spasm ass...

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What is Patient information?

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Amrix Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using cyclobenzaprine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
  • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
  • sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
  • sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or ba...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Amrix Consumer Information: Uses

This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle pain and spasms associated with strains, sprains, or other muscle injuries.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because doing so increases the risk of side effects.

Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can destroy the long actio...

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What is Amrix Consumer Information?

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Amrix - User Reviews

Amrix User Reviews

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