Details for: RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE
Company: LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
| DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02242079 | RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE | CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 10 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used along with rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm due to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
What it does
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE relieves skeletal muscle spasm without interfering with muscle function. Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, contact your doctor.
When it should not be used
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE should not be used by anyone who:
- is hypersensitive or allergic to the drug cyclobenzaprine or any ingredients of the medication (See section titled What the nonmedicinal ingredients are).
- is taking antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or has taken them in the past 14 days.
- recently had a heart attack.
- has heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)
- has heart failure.
- has an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE tablets should not be used for more than two or three weeks.
It is not known if it is safe or effective in children below 15 years of age.
What the medicinal ingredient is
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Pregelatinized Starch, Purified Water and Synthetic Yellow Iron Oxide
What dosage form it comes in
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE comes as a tablet containing 10 mg of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride.
Warnings and precautions
BEFORE you use RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- have a history of eye problems including glaucoma
- have heart problems or have had a heart attack
- have liver problems
- have trouble emptying your bladder (urinary retention)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if this drug will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if this drug passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take this drug or breastfeed.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE affects you.
You should not drink alcohol until you know how RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE affects you. Taking this medication with alcohol or other medicines that depress your central nervous system can slow your thinking and physical response times.
RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how this drug works. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. It is especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking a medication listed under Interactions with this Medication.
Interactions with this medication
Drugs that may interact with RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE include:
- alcohol, barbiturates and other medications that cause sedation
- MAO inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline)
- medicines to treat depression, mood, anxiety, psychotic or thought disorders
- a pain medicine called tramadol or meperidine
- barbiturates or other medicines that depress your central nervous system (CNS depressants)
- a medicine that prevents nerve impulses (anticholinergic medicines)
- a medicine to help quit smoking called bupropion
- a blood pressure medicine called verapamil
If you are taking any of these drugs, speak with your doctor or pharmacist
Proper use of this medication
Usual Dose
The usual dosage of RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE tablets is 10 mg three times a day; with a range of 20 to 40 mg a day in divided doses. Dosage should not exceed 60 mg a day.
Over Dosage
High doses may cause temporary confusion, disturbed concentration, transient visual hallucinations, agitation, hyperactive reflexes, muscle rigidity, vomiting, or hyperpyrexia. Based on the known pharmacological actions of the drug, over dosage may cause drowsiness, hypothermia, tachycardia and other cardiac rhythm abnormalities such as bundle branch block, ECG evidence of impaired conduction, and congestive heart failure. Other manifestations may be dilated pupils, convulsions, severe hypotension, stupor, and coma.
Missed Dose
Talk to your doctor if you miss a dose.
Side effects and what to do about them
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
The most common side effects of RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE include:
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- fatigue
- constipation
- nausea
- upset stomach
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist In all cases | Stop taking drug and seek immediate emergency medical attention. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less common | |||
| Fast heartbeat (tachycardia), irregular or abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) | ✔ | ||
| Rare or Uncommon | |||
| Serotonin Syndrome - severe illness with some or all of: agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status; coordination problems or muscle twitching (overactive reflexes); fast heartbeat, high or low blood pressure; sweating or fever; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; muscle stiffness or tightness | ✔ | ||
| Allergic reaction – including rash, hives, itching, and edema of the face and tongue, difficulty breathing. | ✔ | ||
| Rare | |||
| Angle-closure Glaucoma [eye pain, changes in vision and swelling or redness in or around the eye | ✔ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
Store at room temperature between 15ºC and 30ºC in tightly sealed containers. Protect from heat.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about RIVA-CYCLOBENZAPRINE:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared forhealthcare professionals and includes this ConsumerInformation by visiting the Health Canada website orLaboratoire Riva Inc. website www.labriva.com or bycalling Laboratoire Riva Inc. at 1-800-363-7988.
This leaflet was prepared by
Laboratoire Riva Inc.
Blainville, Quebec
J7C 3V4
Last revised: October 5, 2018