Brand Name: Relaxo 50
Manufacturer : Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Indication:
In Chronic Spasticity: Relaxo® is indicated in controlling the manifestations of clinical spasticity resulting from upper motor neuronal disorders (e.g., spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis). It is of particular benefit to the patients whose functional rehabilitation has been retarded by the sequelae of spasticity. Such patients must have presumably reversible spasticity where relief of spasticity will aid in restoring residual function. Relaxo® is not indicated in the treatment of skeletal muscle spasm resulting from rheumatic disorders. Occasionally, subtle but meaningful improvement in spasticity may occur with Relaxo® therapy. In such instances, information regarding improvement should be solicited from the patient. Brief withdrawal of Relaxo® for a period of 2 to 4 days will frequently demonstrate exacerbation of the manifestations of spasticity and may serve to confirm a clinical impression. A decision to continue the administration of Relaxo® on a long-term basis is justified if introduction of the drug into the patient’s regimen:
Dosage and administration:
For Use in Chronic Spasticity: Adults: The following gradual titration schedule is suggested. Some patients will not respond until higher daily dosage is achieved. Each dosage level should be maintained for seven days to determine the patient’s response. If no further benefit is observed at the next higher dose, dosage should be decreased to the previous lower dose.
Starting dose is 25 mg twice per day and it can be increased to 25-50 mg per day per week. Maximum accepted dosage is 400 mg per day.
Side effect:
The most frequently occurring side effects of Relaxo® have been drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, general malaise, fatigue, and diarrhea. These are generally transient, occurring early in treatment, and can often be obviated by beginning with a low dose and increasing dosage gradually until an optimal regimen is established. Diarrhea may be severe and may necessitate temporary withdrawal of Relaxo® therapy. If diarrhea recurs upon readministration of Relaxo®, therapy should probably be withdrawn permanently.
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