General Information on Norflex
Norflex is an antagonist used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease caused due to drug induction and for treating painful muscles. The generic name of this drug is Orphenadrine. Norflex acts as a relaxant for skeletal muscles, helping to reduce pain in turn relaxing the muscles. This is a prescribed medicine and you can buy Norflex from a local pharmacist only by showing your doctor's prescription.
The main component of Norflex is Orphenadrine Citrate. Each tablet contains 100mg of this active ingredient. Orphenadrine is also used for the treatment of patients suffering from bladder neck obstruction, glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy as it displays certain anticholinergic activity.
Dopamine is a substance that carries messages in between two particular parts of brain. This act in turn allows smooth movement of human body muscles. A lack of Dopamine results in the movement-related symptoms that are witnessed in a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease. Due to low levels of Dopamine, the communication between the two parts of the brain is disrupted and the movement of muscles is hindered.
Norflex acts as a binder for both NMDA receptors and histamine H1 receptors. The stimulating effects of cholinergic system increase due to the lack of dopamine in striatum. Orphenadrine has an anticholinergic effect, which counteracts the stimulation caused by dopamine deficiency. It relieves muscle spasms and elevates the mood of the sufferer.
Other than Orphenadrine Citrate, Norflex also contains the following ingredients - Magnesium Stearate, Lactose, Ethylcellulose and Colloidal Anhydrous Silica.
Side Effects of Norflex
The side effects commonly encountered by patients using Norflex include
- blurred vision, dilated pupils
- tremors, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, agitation
- drowsiness, dizziness
- dry mouth or throat
- rapid or uneven heartbeats
- headache
- nausea, vomiting, constipation
- seizure (convulsions)
- reduced or no urination
- weakness
For further details about potential side effects you may refer to your physician or pharmacist or read the information leaflet you receive when you buy Norflex
You may not take Norflex if you have ever had any of the following conditions:
- Allergy from Orphenadrine Citrate of any such similar medications or any other ingredients of Norflex.
- If you are suffering from glaucoma or high pressure in the eye
- If you are suffering from intestinal blockage, esophageal disease or stomach ulcer
- If you are a patient of bladder obstruction or enlarged prostate
- If you are suffering from myasthenia gravis
- If the expiry date of the medicine has passed
- If there are any signs of tampering on the packaging
Children under the age of 12 years shall not take Norflex.
Dosage of Norflex
For adults, the usual prescribed dosage of Norflex is one tablet, two times in a day. For correct dosage, consult your doctor. Take Norflex according to the prescription of your doctor. Do not alter the dosage on your own.
Interactions
Norflex is said to interact with total 692 drugs. These drugs tend to increase the side effects of Norflex and may reduce its efficacy. It is advisable to tell your doctor about all the medications you have undertaken in past or you are currently taking, before starting a course of Norflex.
