Muscle spasms:
Indications for: FLEQSUVY
Spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis, particularly for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, clonus, and muscular rigidity. May also be of some value in patients with spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases.
Limitations of Use:
Not for treatment of skeletal muscle spasm resulting from rheumatic disorders.
Adult Dosage:
Use calibrated measuring device. Start with lowest dose possible; adjust based on response and tolerability. Initially 5mg 3 times daily for 3 days. May increase by increments of 5mg 3 times daily every 3 days, as needed; up to max 80mg daily.
Children Dosage:
<12yrs: not established.
FLEQSUVY Warnings/Precautions:
Avoid abrupt cessation. Withdraw gradually during discontinuation. Stroke. Psychotic disorders. Schizophrenia. Confusional states. Autonomic dysreflexia. Epilepsy. Beneficial spasticity. Renal impairment. Elderly. Neonatal withdrawal symptoms; gradually reduce dose and discontinue treatment prior to delivery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
FLEQSUVY Classification:
Muscle relaxant (central).
FLEQSUVY Interactions:
Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, hypotension, headache, insomnia, constipation, urinary frequency, fatigue; ovarian cysts, seizures and hallucinations on abrupt withdrawal.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Oral susp—120mL, 300mL
