orphenadrine-citrate
Warnings
What may interact with Orphenadrine Citrate?
Do not take this medication with any of the following medicines:
-narcotic medicines for cough
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
-certain medicines for depression like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-certain medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, primidone
-cyclobenzaprine
-general anesthetics like halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-local anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-narcotic medicines for pain
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Orphenadrine Citrate?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-myasthenia gravis
-peptic ulcer disease
-prostate disease
-stomach problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to orphenadrine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, lactose, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Orphenadrine Citrate?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
If you are taking another medicine that also causes drowsiness, you may have more side effects. Give your health care provider a list of all medicines you use. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. Do not take more medicine than directed. Call emergency for help if you have problems breathing or unusual sleepiness.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.
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