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Brand: Skelaxin, Metaxall
Metaxalone is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms and pain. It belongs to the oxazolidinone class and is thought to work by depressing the central nervous system, although its exact mechanism is not fully understood. It's often used in combination with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relieve discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
For muscle spasms and pain associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Outcome:
Increased drowsiness and dizziness
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depression
Outcome:
Increased drowsiness
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depression
Outcome:
May delay absorption
Mechanism:
Altered gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation (Year 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, there is a low probability ( <5%) of any major regulatory changes in the next 5 years.
Muscle Relaxant, Centrally Acting
Oxazolidinone