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Pronunciation

sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen audio

Indications

BEERS REMS

Unlabeled Use:

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed from the GI tract.

Distribution: Unknown.

Protein Binding: 93%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver.

Half-life: 1–3 days.

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: arrhythmias.

EENT: dry mouth, blurred vision.

GI: constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, unpleasant taste.

GU: urinary retention.

Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue, headache, nervousness.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Implementation

US Brand Names

Amrix, Flexeril

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: skeletal muscle relaxants (centrally acting)

Availability

(Generic available)

Time/Action Profile

(skeletal muscle relaxation)

ROUTEONSETPEAK†DURATION
POwithin 1 hr3–8 hr12–24 hr
Extended releaseunknownunknown24 hr

†Full effects may not occur for 1–2 wk.

Assessment

Pot. Nursing Diagnoses

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

Code

NDC Code*