ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML

ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML belongs to a group of medicines called 'muscle relaxants'. It is mainly used to relieve pain and muscle spasms due to acute musculoskeletal problems. Muscle spasm is the painful and involuntary contraction that occurs when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. Secondly, it also treats tetanus conditions (lockjaw) which are characterized by painful tightening of muscles. Tetanus is a nerve disorder leading to painful muscle contraction, mainly affecting the jaw and neck muscles. 

ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML consists of methocarbamol. It works by blocking pain impulses sent to the spinal cord and brain. Thus, it helps to maintain muscle strength and relieve muscle spasms or stiffness. 

ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. In some cases, you may experience sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, headache, flushing, dry mouth, a metallic taste, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately.

ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML should be administered until your doctor advises you to stop. This medicine should be avoided in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. As a result, notify your doctor before beginning treatment with ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML. ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML is not recommended for children unless prescribed by a paediatrician. Inform your doctor or lab technician about the usage of ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML as this medicine is known to interfere with the test results. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, seizures attack (fits/epilepsy) and muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), as ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML is not recommended under such conditions. Let your doctor know about all your current medicines and health conditions to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML contains Methocarbamol, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It works by stopping pain signals (nerve impulses) to the brain, thereby helping relieve muscle stiffness or muscle spasm associated with pain and injury. ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML used to treat painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal disorders, like spasms in the lower back, injuries, sprains and strains. ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML is more effective with rest and physical therapy to treat muscle conditions such as pain and injury. Additionally, ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML is also used to provide relief from tetanus (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lightheadedness
• Dry mouth
• Fever
• Chills
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Flu symptoms
• Confusion
• Blurred vision
• Flushing (redness, warmth, or tingly feeling)
• Drowsiness
• Injection site reactions

Do not receive ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML if you are allergic to methocarbamol or its contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML. Your doctor will prescribe ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML only if the benefits outweigh the risks. ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Inform your doctor before receiving ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML if you have kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) and seizures (fits). Do not take ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML with other drugs like antidepressants that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Inform your doctor that you are on ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML treatment if you are experiencing any operation which requires a general anaesthetic. ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol with ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Drug Interaction: ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML may interact with antiepileptics (carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate, zonisamide), appetite suppressants (orlistat), anticholinergic (benztropine, clidinium, cyclopentolate, dicyclomine), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor  (pyridostigmine bromide), antianxiety (alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, lorazepam, diazepam), antidepressants (amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake and tobacco consumption with ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML may have interactions with liver disease, kidney dysfunction, seizures (fits), have ever suffered any brain damage or coma, muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis) and autonomic dysreflexia (spinal cord injury).

• CARBAMAZEPINE
• OXCARBAZEPINE
• LAMOTRIGINE
• TOPIRAMATE
• ZONISAMIDE
• ORLISTAT
• CLIDINIUM
• CYCLOPENTOLATE
• DICYCLOMINE
• PYRIDOSTIGMINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• CLONAZEPAM
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• NORTRIPTYLINE

• Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching, making them less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid extremely cold and hot temperatures.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
• Rest well and get plenty of sleep while on treatment with ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position every two hours.
• Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice or hot pack on the muscle for 15-20 minutes.
• Stay hydrated, and drink plenty of water.

• Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML as it may interfere with laboratory tests.
• You may need to reduce your dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of ROBINAX INJECTION 10ML because, at a higher dose, it has increased potential for abuse, especially among people with a history of narcotic abuse.

Muscle spasm: It is caused by sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle that can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses controlling the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it leads to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Conditions triggering muscle spasms include fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing. Muscle relaxants, together with rest and exercise, can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help inhibit painful contractions. Exercise stretches muscles, making them less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.

Tetanus: Also known as lockjaw, is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani. After invading the body, these bacteria produce a toxin that causes painful muscle contractions. It causes neck or jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow food/drinks.