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Flybenz 15 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. It contains Cyclobenzaprine, which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. It works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Synonym :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

CYCLOBENZAPRINE-15MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sigmund Promedica

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Flybenz 15 mg Tablet

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'muscle relaxant' used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. 

The Flybenz 15 mg Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness. 

Take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with food. You are advised to take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Flybenz 15 mg Tablet suddenly as it could lead to unpleasant side-effects such as rigidity, increased heart rate, changes in mood, fever, mental disorders, confusion, hallucinations, and fits (seizures). Consult your doctor before taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flybenz 15 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the current medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please speak to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts. 

Uses of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet

Treatment of Muscle spasm

Directions for Use

• Flybenz 15 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Flybenz 15 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles). Flybenz 15 mg Tablet  relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps in relieving pain and improves muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is particularly effective for relieving involuntary muscle spasms in the ankle, hip, and knee. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is used together with physical therapy and rest to relieve muscle spasms caused by painful conditions such as an injury.

How Flybenz 15 mg Tablet Works

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet contains 'cyclobenzaprine' which works by relieving muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain and improve muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Storage

Keep Flybenz 15 mg Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Drink warm fluids such as warm water with honey, broth, soup or herbal tea to soothe sore throat.
  • Gargle with warm salt water.
  • Suck on lozenges to increase the production of saliva and soothe your throat.
  • Use a humidifier to soothe sore throat as it adds moisture to the air and makes breathing easier.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Avoid triggers like alcohol, caffeine, and energy drinks.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps maintain heart health.
  • Follow a nutritious and balanced diet.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, severe drowsiness, tremors, fast heartbeats, hallucinations or agitation. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet to cause serious drug interaction. Consult your doctor before taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will prescribe Flybenz 15 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings, depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests to monitor liver function. Inform your doctor that you are taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
Critical
CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CyclobenzaprineSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Safinamide with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Phenelzine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Phenelzine can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor.However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Tranylcypromine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with rasagiline might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although rasagiline with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineNaratriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Naratriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Naratriptan can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineZolmitriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Zolmitriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Zolmitriptan can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Methadone can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Methadone can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, make sure to consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CyclobenzaprineCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Citalopram can increase the levels of serotonin hormone which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Citalopram can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by doctor. Consult a physician if you experience any symptoms such as vomiting, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasms, or stomach cramp. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
CyclobenzaprineDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Desipramine can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Desipramine can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasms, stomach cramp, or vomiting. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
CyclobenzaprineVilazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Vilazodone might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet with Vilazodone can possibly lead to an interaction. It can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, muscle spasm, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid contact with extreme cold and hot temperatures. 
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep for at least 8 hours. 
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Very-small amounts of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet pass into breast milk. However, consult your doctor before taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet , your doctor will decide whether Flybenz 15 mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not allowed in children below 15 years as safety and efficacy of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet are not established.

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FAQs

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasm or excessive muscle tension occurring in various illnesses.

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant that should be used together with rest and physical therapy to get maximum results.

A person should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet if they are allergic to a medicinal component present in it. If they have a certain thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism), a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack and heart block, congestive heart failure. If a person has taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, they should not take Flybenz 15 mg Tablet to cause serious drug interaction.

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants, it relieves muscle spasm through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem and helps relieve pain, and improves muscle movements. Flybenz 15 mg Tablet works on the spinal cord and brain centres, thereby maintaining muscle strength and relieving muscle spasms or stiffness.

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet causes sleepiness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or drowsy.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Flybenz 15 mg Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, dryness of the mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are suggested to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Drinking alcohol with Flybenz 15 mg Tablet may cause increased sleepiness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating. Hence, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Flybenz 15 mg Tablet .

Flybenz 15 mg Tablet starts working within 30-60 minutes of taking the medicine and helps relieve muscle spasms.

No, Flybenz 15 mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sigma House, 43 S Wadala, Wadala West, Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400031
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Last Updated

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  1. https://www.drugs.com/cyclobenzaprine.html
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/021777lbl.pdf

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