Flybenz 15 mg Tablet

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. 

The Flybenz 15 mg Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. 

Take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with food. You are advised to take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Flybenz 15 mg Tablet suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flybenz 15 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts. 

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Flybenz 15 mg Tablet  relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is used together with physical therapy and rest to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

A person should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet to cause serious drug interaction. Consult your doctor before taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flybenz 15 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function. Inform your doctor that you are taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic.

• Flybenz 15 mg Tablet will not reduce muscle spasm due to brain and spinal cord conditions, such as cerebral palsy.
• Flybenz 15 mg Tablet should not be given within 14 days of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor antidepressants, as taking them together can be fatal. 
• Flybenz 15 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of urinary retention, angle-closure glaucomaand increased intraocular pressure.