Orphenadrine Citrate

Muscle Pain, Bursitis, Pain + 17 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Orphenadrine Citrate

Treatment for

Muscle Pain

What is Orphenadrine Citrate

OrphenadrineThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryCaffeine is a drug used to treat various conditions, such as respiratory issues in premature newborns, pain relief, and drowsiness. It is similar in chemical structure to Theophylline and Theobromine and can be sourced from coffee beans, teas, and cacao beans. Caffeine is also found in a variety of cosmetic products and can be taken orally, through inhalation, or via injection. In 1999, the FDA approved the use of caffeine citrate injection to treat apnea of the premature newborn. Caffeine helps to prevent and treat apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Norflexis the brand name

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Orphenadrine Citrate Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Norflex

Orphenadrine

1959

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Orphenadrine, otherwise called Norflex, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses which include Rest and Muscle Spasms .

Rest

Used to treat Rest in combination with Acetylsalicylic acid

Muscle Spasms

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Used to treat mild Musculoskeletal Disorder in combination with Acetylsalicylic acid

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Used to treat moderate Musculoskeletal Disorder in combination with Acetylsalicylic acid

other pain relief measures

Used to treat other pain relief measures in combination with Acetylsalicylic acid

Physical Therapy

Used to treat Physical Therapy in combination with Acetylsalicylic acid

Effectiveness

How Orphenadrine Citrate Affects PatientsCaffeine wakes up the brain and body, making you more alert and often resulting in feeling jittery. It can also help relax muscles, make the heart beat faster, and improve athletic performance. Caffeine also increases the production of stomach acid and helps speed up digestive activities. It is often used in combination with pain relievers to help with migraine and other types of headaches. As a bonus, caffeine can act as a mild diuretic.

How Orphenadrine Citrate works in the bodyCaffeine affects many parts of the body. It works by blocking certain enzymes and molecules, which can help keep you awake, increase your alertness, and stimulate your heart and blood vessels. In the cells, it helps regulate calcium and lipolysis, which is the breakdown of fat. In the respiratory system, it increases your breathing rate and helps you take in oxygen more efficiently. In the central nervous system, it blocks receptors that promote drowsiness. In the kidneys, it causes you to urinate more frequently. Finally, in the cardiovascular system, it causes blood vessels to relax, increases blood flow, and can raise your

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Orphenadrine Citrate is conditioned by the evaluated disorder, such as Overdose, Drug, Catarrh and Athletic Performance. The measure of dosage can be located in the below table, contingent on the delivery modality (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Pain