orphenadrine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Norflex

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injectable solution

  • 30mg/mL

tablet, extended release

  • 100mg

Muscle Spasm & Pain

Indicated for muscle spasm and relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions

100 mg PO q12hr OR

60 mg IV/IM q12hr (switch to PO as soon as possible)

Other Indications & Uses

Off-label: Leg cramps resistant to quinine, Parkinson's disease

Safety and efficacy not established

Caution; not recommended for use in elderly because of increased sedation and anticholinergic effects

Muscle spasm, relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions

100 mg PO q12hr OR

60 mg IV/IM q12hr (switch to PO as soon as possible)

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              • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

                benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

                orphenadrine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              • clonidine

                clonidine, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Enhanced CNS depressant effects.

              • fedratinib

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.

              • glucagon

                glucagon increases toxicity of orphenadrine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of anticholinergic drugs and glucagon increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions due to additive effects on inhibition of gastrointestinal motility. .

              • glucagon intranasal

                glucagon intranasal increases toxicity of orphenadrine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of anticholinergic drugs and glucagon increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions due to additive effects on inhibition of gastrointestinal motility. .

              • hydrocodone

                hydrocodone, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              • lonafarnib

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.

              • metoclopramide intranasal

                orphenadrine, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

              • olopatadine intranasal

                orphenadrine and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

              • sodium oxybate

                orphenadrine, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              • sufentanil SL

                sufentanil SL, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              Monitor Closely (211)

              • abobotulinumtoxinA

                orphenadrine increases effects of abobotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

                abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of orphenadrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

              • aclidinium

                aclidinium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • acrivastine

                acrivastine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • alfentanil

                orphenadrine and alfentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • alprazolam

                alprazolam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amisulpride

                amisulpride and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amitriptyline

                amitriptyline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amobarbital

                amobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • amoxapine

                amoxapine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • anticholinergic/sedative combos

                anticholinergic/sedative combos and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • apomorphine

                orphenadrine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aripiprazole

                orphenadrine and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • asenapine

                asenapine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • asenapine transdermal

                asenapine transdermal and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atracurium

                atracurium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atropine

                atropine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atropine IV/IM

                atropine IV/IM and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • avapritinib

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                avapritinib and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • axitinib

                orphenadrine increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • azelastine

                azelastine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • baclofen

                baclofen and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belladonna alkaloids

                belladonna alkaloids and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belladonna and opium

                belladonna and opium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and belladonna and opium both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benperidol

                orphenadrine and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benzphetamine

                orphenadrine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benztropine

                benztropine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use.

              • bethanechol

                bethanechol increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • brexanolone

                brexanolone, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • brompheniramine

                brompheniramine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • buprenorphine

                orphenadrine and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • buprenorphine buccal

                orphenadrine and buprenorphine buccal both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

                buprenorphine, long-acting injection increases effects of orphenadrine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and increase risk for respiratory depression. Monitor for signs of respiratory depression that may be greater than otherwise expected and decrease muscle relaxant dosage as necessary.

              • butabarbital

                butabarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butalbital

                butalbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butorphanol

                orphenadrine and butorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbachol

                carbachol increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbinoxamine

                carbinoxamine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carisoprodol

                carisoprodol and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cevimeline

                cevimeline increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chloral hydrate

                chloral hydrate and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlordiazepoxide

                chlordiazepoxide and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorpheniramine

                chlorpheniramine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorpromazine

                orphenadrine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorzoxazone

                chlorzoxazone and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cinnarizine

                cinnarizine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cisatracurium

                cisatracurium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clemastine

                clemastine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clomipramine

                clomipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clonazepam

                clonazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clorazepate

                clorazepate and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • clozapine

                orphenadrine and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • codeine

                orphenadrine and codeine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyclizine

                cyclizine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                cyclizine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyclobenzaprine

                cyclobenzaprine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                cyclobenzaprine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cyproheptadine

                cyproheptadine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dantrolene

                dantrolene and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • daridorexant

                orphenadrine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

              • darifenacin

                darifenacin and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • desipramine

                desipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexchlorpheniramine

                dexchlorpheniramine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexfenfluramine

                orphenadrine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dexmedetomidine

                dexmedetomidine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dextromoramide

                orphenadrine and dextromoramide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diamorphine

                orphenadrine and diamorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diazepam

                diazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dicyclomine

                dicyclomine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • difelikefalin

                difelikefalin and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • difenoxin hcl

                orphenadrine and difenoxin hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dimenhydrinate

                dimenhydrinate and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diphenhydramine

                diphenhydramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                diphenhydramine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diphenoxylate hcl

                orphenadrine and diphenoxylate hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dipipanone

                orphenadrine and dipipanone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • donepezil

                donepezil increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dopexamine

                orphenadrine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dosulepin

                orphenadrine and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • doxepin

                doxepin and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • doxylamine

                doxylamine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • droperidol

                orphenadrine and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • echothiophate iodide

                echothiophate iodide increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • esketamine intranasal

                esketamine intranasal, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • estazolam

                estazolam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ethanol

                orphenadrine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • etomidate

                etomidate and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fenfluramine

                orphenadrine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fesoterodine

                fesoterodine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • finerenone

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

              • flavoxate

                flavoxate and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • flibanserin

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • fluphenazine

                orphenadrine and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • flurazepam

                flurazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • galantamine

                galantamine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ganaxolone

                orphenadrine and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glycopyrrolate

                glycopyrrolate and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glycopyrrolate inhaled

                glycopyrrolate inhaled and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • haloperidol

                orphenadrine and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • homatropine

                homatropine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • huperzine A

                huperzine A increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hydromorphone

                orphenadrine and hydromorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hydroxyzine

                hydroxyzine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hyoscyamine

                hyoscyamine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • hyoscyamine spray

                hyoscyamine spray and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • iloperidone

                orphenadrine and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • imipramine

                imipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • incobotulinumtoxinA

                orphenadrine, incobotulinumtoxinA. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

              • ipratropium

                ipratropium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • isavuconazonium sulfate

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ivacaftor

                orphenadrine increases levels of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor when coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors .

              • ketamine

                ketamine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ketotifen, ophthalmic

                orphenadrine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lemborexant

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.

              • levorphanol

                orphenadrine and levorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lofepramine

                lofepramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lofexidine

                orphenadrine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lomitapide

                orphenadrine increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.

              • loprazolam

                loprazolam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lorazepam

                lorazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lormetazepam

                lormetazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • loxapine inhaled

                orphenadrine and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lurasidone

                lurasidone, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

              • maprotiline

                maprotiline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • marijuana

                orphenadrine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mavacamten

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

              • meclizine

                meclizine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • melatonin

                orphenadrine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meperidine

                orphenadrine and meperidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meprobamate

                orphenadrine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metaxalone

                metaxalone and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methadone

                orphenadrine and methadone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methocarbamol

                methocarbamol and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methscopolamine

                methscopolamine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

                orphenadrine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • midazolam

                midazolam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • midazolam intranasal

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

                midazolam intranasal, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

              • mirtazapine

                orphenadrine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • morphine

                orphenadrine and morphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • motherwort

                orphenadrine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • moxonidine

                orphenadrine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nabilone

                orphenadrine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nalbuphine

                orphenadrine and nalbuphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • neostigmine

                neostigmine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nortriptyline

                nortriptyline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • olanzapine

                orphenadrine and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oliceridine

                oliceridine, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

                orphenadrine increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

              • onabotulinumtoxinA

                onabotulinumtoxinA and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • opium tincture

                orphenadrine and opium tincture both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxazepam

                oxazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin

                oxybutynin and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin topical

                oxybutynin topical and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxybutynin transdermal

                oxybutynin transdermal and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxycodone

                orphenadrine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • oxymorphone

                orphenadrine and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • paliperidone

                orphenadrine and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pancuronium

                pancuronium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • papaveretum

                orphenadrine and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • papaverine

                orphenadrine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentazocine

                orphenadrine and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentobarbital

                pentobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • perphenazine

                orphenadrine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenobarbital

                phenobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenylephrine PO

                orphenadrine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              • pholcodine

                orphenadrine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • physostigmine

                physostigmine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pilocarpine

                pilocarpine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pimozide

                orphenadrine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • prabotulinumtoxinA

                orphenadrine increases effects of prabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

              • pralidoxime

                pralidoxime and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • primidone

                primidone and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • prochlorperazine

                orphenadrine and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • promethazine

                promethazine and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • propantheline

                propantheline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • propofol

                propofol and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • propylhexedrine

                orphenadrine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • protriptyline

                protriptyline and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pyridostigmine

                pyridostigmine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quazepam

                quazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quetiapine

                orphenadrine and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ramelteon

                orphenadrine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • rapacuronium

                rapacuronium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • remimazolam

                remimazolam, orphenadrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

              • risperidone

                orphenadrine and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • rocuronium

                rocuronium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • scopolamine

                scopolamine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • scullcap

                orphenadrine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • secobarbital

                secobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • shepherd's purse

                orphenadrine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • solifenacin

                solifenacin and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • stiripentol

                stiripentol, orphenadrine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

              • succinylcholine

                succinylcholine increases and orphenadrine decreases cholinergic effects/transmission. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sufentanil

                orphenadrine and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tapentadol

                orphenadrine and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tazemetostat

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • temazepam

                temazepam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • thioridazine

                orphenadrine and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • thiothixene

                orphenadrine and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tinidazole

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tiotropium

                tiotropium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolterodine

                tolterodine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • topiramate

                orphenadrine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • tramadol

                orphenadrine and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trazodone

                trazodone and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triazolam

                triazolam and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triclofos

                triclofos and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trifluoperazine

                orphenadrine and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trihexyphenidyl

                trihexyphenidyl and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

              • trimipramine

                trimipramine and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

                orphenadrine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trospium chloride

                trospium chloride and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • vecuronium

                vecuronium and orphenadrine both decrease cholinergic effects/transmission. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • xylometazoline

                orphenadrine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziconotide

                orphenadrine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziprasidone

                orphenadrine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • zotepine

                orphenadrine and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              Minor (5)

              • chlorpromazine

                orphenadrine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Excessive anticholinergic effects and/or hypoglycemia possible.

              • eucalyptus

                orphenadrine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • ruxolitinib

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • ruxolitinib topical

                orphenadrine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • sage

                orphenadrine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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              Adverse Effects

              Frequency Not Defined

              Dry mouth

              Urinary retention

              Blurred vision, mydriasis

              Drowsiness

              Headache

              Weakness

              Increased IOP

              Palpitation

              Tachycardia

              GI disturbances

              CNS stimulation (restlessness, agitation, insomnia, mental confusion)

              Lightheadedness

              Dizziness

              Syncope

              Pruritus

              Urticarial rash

              Tremor

              Anaphylactic reactions

              Aplastic anemia

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              Warnings

              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

              Cautions

              Use caution in patients with diarrhea, partial obstructive uropathy, open-angle glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, hepatic/renal impairment, thyrotoxicosis, history of drug abuse or acute alcoholism

              Some patients may experience transient episodes of light-headedness, dizziness or syncope; drug may impair ability of patient to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle; ambulatory patients should be cautioned

              May take with food to avoid stomach upset

              Use with caution in patients with tachycardia, cardiac decompensation, coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias

              Injectable form contains sulfites, & precipitates anaphylactic-type reactions in sensitive or asthmatic individuals

              Safety of continuous long-term therapy not established; if orphenadrine is prescribed for prolonged use, periodic monitoring of blood, urine and liver function values is recommended

              Drug interaction overview

              • Confusion, anxiety and tremors have been reported in patients receiving propoxyphene and orphenadrine concomitantly; as symptoms may be simply due to an additive effect, reduction of dosage and/or discontinuation of one or both agents is recommended in such cases
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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy Category: C

              Lactation: no data

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              May work through central atropine-like effect; anticholinergic activity in brain stem; has euphorigenic and analgesic properties

              Pharmacokinetics

              Half-life elimination: 14-16 hr

              Onset: 2-4 hr (peak)

              Duration: 4-6 hr

              Metabolism: Liver

              Protein binding: 20%

              Metabolites: Not fully determined (>8 metabolites)

              Excretion: urine (principally)

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              IV/IM Administration

              Administer IM or IV injection

              IV may be given undiluted or diluted in SWI

              Give slow IV ~5 min with pt in supine position

              Patient should remain in this position for 5-10 min post-injection

              To minimize adverse reactions after parenteral administration of the drug, patient should be assisted from recumbent position

              Storage

              Store at <40°C, preferably between 15-30°C

              Protect from freezing

              Protect from light; store in tight, light-resistant containers

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              orphenadrine citrate injection

              ORPHENADRINE - INJECTION

              (or-FEN-a-dreen)

              COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Norflex

              USES: Orphenadrine is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment.

              HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a health care professional. It is given as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (every 12 hours). If this medication is injected into a vein, it should be given over 5 minutes while you are lying down. Continue to lie down for 5 to 10 minutes after the injection to reduce dizziness and lightheadedness.To continue to control your symptoms, your doctor may switch you to a form of orphenadrine that is taken by mouth.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

              SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, anxiety, hallucinations), shaking (tremor), fast/pounding heartbeat, fainting, difficulty urinating, eye pain.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

              PRECAUTIONS: Before using orphenadrine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as sulfites), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high pressure in the eye (glaucoma), stomach/intestinal/esophagus problems (such as ulcers, blockage), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate), a certain type of muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia gravis), heart problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat, heart failure).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, drowsiness, constipation, or trouble urinating. Confusion and drowsiness can increase the risk of falling.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

              DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

              OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: unusual excitement, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizures.

              NOTES: If you are using this medication for a long time, lab and/or medical tests may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

              MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.

              STORAGE: Not applicable. This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

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