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Methocarbamol, sold under the brand name Robaxin among others, is a medication used for short-term musculoskeletal pain. [3] [4] It may be used together with rest, physical therapy, and pain medication. [3] [5] [6] It is less preferred in low back pain. [3] It has limited use for rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral palsy.
Methocarbamol is also used in the treatment of tetanus (which is characterized by muscle rigidity) and strichnine poisoning (characterized by stiffness and seizuring). In cats, methocarbamol is an important medication in the treatment of permethrin poisoning (which occurs when canine permethrin flea products are used inadvertantly on pet cats.)
Breastfeeding and medications is the description of the medications that can be used by a breastfeeding mother, and the balance between maternal health and the safety of the breastfeeding infant. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Medications, when administered to breastfeeding mothers, almost always are transferred to breast milk, albeit usually in small quantities ...
There are multiple routes that a treatment can enter into the breast milk. One route is through a breastfeeding mother. When a mother that is lactating receives a treatment including but not limited to prescription medication, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies, these compounds can make their way into the mother’s milk and are subsequently delivered to an infant via ...
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It is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. [25] It works similarly to human insulin by enhancing glucose uptake in tissues and reducing glucose production by the liver. [23] It is a synthetic form of human insulin, with a single amino acid change, replacing proline with aspartic acid at the B28 position. [26]
The Code aims to shield breastfeeding from commercial promotion that affects mothers, health workers and health care systems.The Code and resolutions also contain specific provisions and recommendations relating to labelling of infant formula and other breastmilk substitutes.
Effectiveness has not been clearly shown for metaxalone, methocarbamol, chlorzoxazone, baclofen, or dantrolene. [7] Applicable conditions include acute back [8] or neck pain, or pain after an injury. Long-term use of muscle relaxants in such cases is poorly supported. [8]