methocarbamol

What are the Types of Muscle Relaxers?

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Flexeril

Healthcare providers in the United States can currently prescribe the following antispasmodic skeletal muscle relaxants: Carisoprodol (Soma®, Vanadom®). Chlorzoxazone (Lorzone®, Parafon Forte DSC®, Relax-DS®, Remular S®). Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid®, Flexeril®). Metaxalone (Metaxall®, Skelaxin®). Methocarbamol (Robaxin®). Orphenadrine (Norflex®). Antispastic skeletal muscle relaxants that providers can currently prescribe in the U.S. include: Baclofen (Lioresal®). Dantrolene (Dantrium®). Two skeletal … Read more

What is Robaxin and What are the Side Effects of Robaxin?

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Robaxin, Classified as a skeletal muscle relaxant, methocarbamol

Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Common Brand Name(s): Robaxin Common Generic Name(s): methocarbamol Pronunciation: meth-oh-KAR-ba-mole Drug Classes: skeletal muscle relaxant Availability: prescription only, generic available How is it used? liquid that is injected into a blood vessel or muscle, tablet … Read more