Muscle Relaxant
Atmeksi
The FDA lists this product in 2 strengths and forms.
Indications
ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) oral suspension is a muscle relaxant indicated as: an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in patients 16 and older.
1.1 Acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. ATMEKSI is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in patients 16 and older.
Contraindications
4.1Hypersensitivity
ATMEKSI is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to methocarbamol or to any of the oral suspension components. Hypersensitivity to ATMEKSI or any component in the product ( 4.1 )
Warnings and precautions
ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol ( 5.1 ) ATMEKSI may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle ( 5.2 )
5.1CNS Depressants and Alcohol Use
ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol. Patients receiving ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) Oral Suspension should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ].
5.2Use in Activities Requiring Mental Alertness
ATMEKSI may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Patients should be cautioned about operating machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that methocarbamol therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.



