Muscle relaxant refers to medication
that greatly affects the function of the skeletal muscle and tone of the
muscle. It is widely used to treat spasms and sensitive reflexes. Drugs under
the category muscle relaxant are created to alleviate pain in the muscles
brought about by various activities, pressures, or stimuli. A lot of
alternative medicines are being used as an alternative to most drugs in the
market; however, drugs that are prescribed by health care providers are still
the best and recommended type of treatment. The most common medicine used as
muscle relaxant is Myonal. This drug is manufactured by Eisai and distributed
by HI-Eisai/Zuellig. The main component of the drug is Eperisone hydrochloride.
The drug is used for cerebral palsy, SVD or spinal vascular disease, headaches,
and spastic paralysis. Myonal is to be use three times a day. The standard dose
is 150 mg tablet and should be taken with full stomach. However, the dosage
varies depending on the age of the patient and the severity of the symptoms.
Patient with hypersensitivity reaction to Eperisone hydrochloride is
discouraged to take the drug. Individuals with liver disease s advised not to
take this medicine as it is discovered that taking this would aggravate the
function of the liver.
Using this drug could sometimes lead
to unnecessary symptoms such as sleepiness, feeling weak, and feeling
lightheaded. Elderly patient should be given this drug in a reduced dosage.
Pregnant woman are highly prohibited to take this medication as its adverse
effect has not been established. Nursing mothers are suggested to not take this
medication too as component of Myonal is being excreted in breast milk. Usage
of this drug for children is not advisable too. Redness, swelling of the face
and neck, difficulty of breathing, erythema, itchy feeling are the warning
signs suggesting that you need to discontinue the usage of Myonal. This
medicine reports that there is also increase in the liver enzymes. In general,
usage of this will lead to body malaise, fatigue, and dizziness. This
medication is also contraindicated to patient with Stevens - Johnson syndrome
as this may worsened the symptoms of this disease.
This drug is administered with extra
care especially when the patient is taking methocarbamol at the same time. Side
effects of this drug vary from one person to another. This may vary depending
on age, gender, and overall condition in general. Study showed that more side
effects were being observed in an elderly patient. These side effects are
dyspnea, orthopnea, loss of appetite, edema, headache, yellowing of the skin
also called as jaundice, muscle pain, inflammation of the conjunctiva, and
general fatigue.
Store the medicine in a room
temperature not over 30 degree Celsius. Keep Myonal away from heat and
moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Follow doctor’s order diligently and
religiously.
