Generic name: orphenadrine [ or-FEN-a-drin ]
Brand names: Norflex, Banflex, Orphenate, Flexoject, Flexon,
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Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (100 mg)
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is orphenadrine?
Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxer.
Orphenadrine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Orphenadrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take orphenadrine if you have urination problems, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, a stomach ulcer or blockage in your digestive tract, trouble swallowing, or myasthenia gravis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use orphenadrine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
urination problems;
an enlarged prostate;
glaucoma;
a stomach ulcer;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
trouble swallowing; or
myasthenia gravis.
To make sure orphenadrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease;
a heart rhythm disorder;
