Why it is Prescribed
Orphenadrine is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Orphenadrine comes as a tablet and an extended-release tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the extended-release tablets; swallow them whole. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take orphenadrine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than ...
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Why it is Prescribed
Orphenadrine is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Brand Names
Antiflex ® Norflex ® Norgesic ® as a combination product containing Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine Norgesic ® Forte as a combination product containing Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine Orphenate ® Orphengesic ® as a combination product containing Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine Orphengesic ® Forte as a combination product containing Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine
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How it Works
Orphenadrine comes as a tablet and an extended-release tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the extended-release tablets; swallow them whole. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take orphenadrine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other Uses
Orphenadrine is also used occasionally to treat nighttime leg cramps. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Precautions
Before taking orphenadrine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to orphenadrine or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amantadine (Symadine, Symmetrel), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol), medications for colds or allergies, medications for depression, perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), sedatives, sleeping pills, trifluoperazine (Stelazine), and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; ulcers; a urinary tract or intestinal blockage; an enlarged prostate; an irregular heartbeat; or liver, kidney, or heart disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking orphenadrine, call your doctor.
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Possible Side Effects
Orphenadrine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
