benzaday 4mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is benzaday 4mg tablet used for?
Blobenz (Cyclobenzaprine) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Cyclobenzaprine (4mg), which Centrally acting muscle relaxant; reduces tonic somatic motor activity, influenc. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ benzaday 4mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Muscle spasms associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Off-label uses: Fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndromes.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cyclobenzaprine |
| Brand Name | Blobenz |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Centrally acting muscle relaxant; reduces tonic somatic motor activity, influencing both alpha and gamma motor neurons.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take benzaday 4mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of benzaday 4mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Serotonin syndrome
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Agranulocytosis
- QT prolongation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Risk of serotonin syndrome |
| SSRIs | Major | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| Alcohol | Major | Additive CNS depression |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased cyclobenzaprine levels |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Possible increased levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans)
- CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines)
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., cimetidine, fluvoxamine)
- Anticholinergic drugs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase levels; take with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Enhanced CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, concurrent MAOI use, acute recovery phase of myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, ECG in elderly or cardiac patients, signs of serotonin syndrome.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; may be excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor for CNS depression, arrhythmias, seizures.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next.