Drug reference
orphenadrin
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (Muscle Relaxants)
Mechanism of action
May work through central atropine-like effect; anticholinergic activity in brain stem; has euphorigenic and analgesic properties
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
- Urinary retention
- Weakness
- Blurred vision, mydriasis
- Tachycardia
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Narrow-angle glaucoma Pyloric/duodenal obstruction, BPH, stenosing peptic ulcers, cardiospasm (mega-esophagus), myasthenia gravis, obstructive uropathy, paralytic ileus, ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon, achalasia
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is orphenadrin?
orphenadrin belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does orphenadrin work?
May work through central atropine-like effect; anticholinergic activity in brain stem; has euphorigenic and analgesic properties
What are the common side effects of orphenadrin?
Dry mouth, Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Urinary retention, Weakness, Blurred vision, mydriasis, Tachycardia
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