Cyclobenzaprine

Synonyms / Brand Names: Cyclobenzaprine HCL, Cyclobenz, Flexeril, Flexiban, Proeptatriene, Proheptatriene

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

For most patients, the recommended dose of Cyclobenzaprine HCI is 5 mg three times a day. Based on individual patient response,the dose may be increased to either 7.5 mg or 10 mg three times a day. Use of Cyclobenzaprine HCI for periods longer than two or three weeks is not recommended.
Less frequent dosing should be considered for hepatically impaired or elderly patients.

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Indications

Contraindications

Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Precautions

Overdose

Instructions for Administration

How Supplied

Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data

FDA label

FDA on Cyclobenzaprine

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Review Articles on Cyclobenzaprine

Articles on Cyclobenzaprine in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ

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Textbook Information on Cyclobenzaprine

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Trial Resources

Ongoing Trials with Cyclobenzaprine at Clinical Trials.gov

Trial Results with Cyclobenzaprine

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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Cyclobenzaprine

Cochrane Collaboration on Cyclobenzaprine

Cost Effectiveness of Cyclobenzaprine

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Patient Resources

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Patient Resources on Cyclobenzaprine

Discussion Groups on Cyclobenzaprine

Patient Handouts on Cyclobenzaprine

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International Resources

Cyclobenzaprine en Español

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