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Skelaxin (Metaxalone) - Summary

 

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SKELAXIN SUMMARY

SKELAXIN®
(Metaxalone) Tablets

SKELAXIN (metaxalone) is available as a 400 mg round, pale rose tablet and an 800 mg oval, pink scored tablet.

SKELAXIN (metaxalone) is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

SKELAXIN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Skelaxin (Metaxalone)

A fatality involving metaxalone. [2005.05.10]

Commonly used muscle relaxant therapies for acute low back pain: a review of carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, and metaxalone. [2004.09]

Metaxalone (Skelaxin)-related death. [2004.09]

Comparison of the dissolution of metaxalone tablets (Skelaxin) using USP Apparatus 2 and 3. [2004.02.06]

Polydrug fatality involving metaxalone. [2003.03]

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Page last updated: 2006-01-31

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