Generic name:orphenadrine (injection route) [ or-FEN-a-dreen ]
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 20, 2022.
The Norflex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Antiflex
- Mio-Rel
- Norflex
- Orfro
- Orphenate
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting
Pharmacologic Class: Antimuscarinic
Uses for Norflex
Orphenadrine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem .
Orphenadrine acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
Before using Norflex
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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