Diclofenac+Metaxalone

When should one not use Diclofenac+Metaxalone

• If you are allergic to diclofenac and metaxalone or any other ingredients of Diclofenac+Metaxalone.
• If you are suffering from acidity problems, have a history of recurrent peptic ulcer or bleeding disorder
• If you have a history of stomach or intestine bleeding or perforation, relating to the previous use of pain killer (NSAIDs) medicines or if you have any liver or kidney problems.
• If you have heart problems like congestive heart failure (decreased pumping of the heart), ischemic heart disease (heart attack due to blood supply disturbance), peripheral arterial disease (a condition in which there is reduced blood flow to limbs), cerebrovascular disease (a problem in blood flow in the brain), stroke, heart attack or any other heart issues.
• If you have a history of attacks of asthma, angioedema (swelling of face, skin and tongue breathing problem), urticaria (skin redness and itching) or acute rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing, etc.)
• If you have a history of decreased blood count due to any medicines in the past
• If you have anaemia or have problems with your blood circulation
• If you are pregnant or are breast-feeding
• If you are taking aspirin or other NSAID painkillers

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Nervousness
• Irritability

Other General Warnings

• You are experiencing high blood pressure, increased heartbeats, increased body temperature, sweating, agitation and irritation
• You are above 65 years, as it should be used cautiously in elderly patients
• You have blood clotting, liver, kidney and heart problems
• You have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol
• You are pregnant or an active smoker
• You had or may have a surgery
• You are having diseases like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease
• You are taking water pills or painkillers
• You are going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests, inform the concerned person.
• This medicine should not be used in children below 12 years of age.
• Diclofenac+Metaxalone may impair female fertility and is not recommended in women who want to conceive or are of childbearing age.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Diclofenac+Metaxalone can interact with several other medications, potentially increasing the risk of side effects or reducing their effectiveness.
• Serious Interactions: Combining Diclofenac+Metaxalone with certain medications like fentanyl, methadone, and triptans can significantly increase blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature, potentially leading to a medical emergency.
• Blood Pressure Medications: Using Diclofenac+Metaxalone with certain blood pressure medications, such as atenolol, propranolol, captopril, and lisinopril, may decrease their blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Immunosuppressants: Combining Diclofenac+Metaxalone with medications like cyclosporine and tacrolimus can increase the risk of muscle weakness and irregular heartbeats.
• Blood Thinners: Combining Diclofenac+Metaxalone with blood thinners like warfarin and heparin can increase the risk of bleeding.
• Other Medications: Diclofenac+Metaxalone may also interact with other medications, including psychiatric medications, painkillers, cholesterol-lowering medications, antibiotics, and medications used for heart conditions, seizures, fungal infections, and HIV.

Interactions with food items

Overdose

• If you have taken more Diclofenac+Metaxalone you may get symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, pain below the ribs and above the stomach, and occasionally fits.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose