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Brand name: Skelaxin Dosage form: oral tablet (400 mg; 800 mg) Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
The recommended dose of Skelaxin for adults and children over 12 years of age is one 800 milligram (mg) tablet three to four times a day
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The empirical formula is C12H15NO3, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 221
Doubling the dose of SKELAXIN from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma concentrations (C max) and area under the curve (AUC)
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The empirical formula is C 12 H 15 NO 3, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 221
It is usually used Metaxalone belongs to the class of medicines known as muscle relaxants
Available as a capsule-shaped tablet that is easy to swallow
The structural formula is: SKELAXIN ® (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet
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Generic Skelaxin is utilized along with rest and exercise-based recuperation to treat skeletal muscle conditions like agony or injury
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Dose proportionality at doses above Skelaxin and Flexeril are two FDA-approved medications indicated to treat muscle spasms
It is available in generic and brand versions
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Similar food effect results were observed in the above study when one metaxalone 800 mg tablet was administered in place of two metaxalone 400 mg tablets
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However Metaxalone, USP is a white to almost white, crystalline powder freely soluble in dichloromethane, soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate, slightly soluble in toluene and isopropanol, insoluble in water and n-hexane
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Use of FLEXERIL for periods longer than two or three weeks is not recommended
SKELAXIN (metaxalone) Tablets, 400 mg, is the subject of NDA 13-217, held by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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The increase in metaxalone exposure coinciding with a reduction in half-life may be attributed to more complete absorption of metaxalone in the presence of a high fat meal (Figure 1)
METAXALONE/Skelaxin (me TAX a lone) treats muscle pain and stiffness
There are 304 drugs known to interact with metaxalone, along with 2 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction
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Dose proportionality at doses SKELAXIN ® (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet
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Skelaxin is used in the treatment of Muscle Spasm and belongs to the drug class skeletal muscle relaxants
Metaxalone Tablets USP, 400 mg are peach, round, compressed tablets, debossed "cor" over "126" on one side and the other side is plain
60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect
It is thought to work by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain
Brand name: Skelaxin
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Why is this medication prescribed? Metaxalone, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort
Doubling the dose of SKELAXIN from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma concentrations (Cmax)
Applies to the following strengths: 400 mg; 800 mg
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The structural formula is: Metaxalone is a white to
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Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone
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Metaxalone is a moderate to strong muscle relaxant used in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions
Doubling the dose of SKELAXIN from 400 mg to 800 mg results in a roughly proportional increase in metaxalone exposure as indicated by peak plasma concentrations (C max) and area under the curve (AUC)
Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone
SKELAXIN (metaxalone) Tablets, 400 mg, is the subject of NDA 13–217, held by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc
METAXALONE/Skelaxin (me TAX a lone) treats muscle pain and stiffness
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Metaxalone Strength 400 mg Imprint SG 474 Color Pink Shape Round View details
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Skelaxin Strength 400 mg Imprint C 86 62 Color Pink Shape Round View details
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