Symptoms of inflammation:
Some of the symptoms of inflammation are:
- Muscle pain
- Swelling
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty in movement of muscle
- Soreness and Stiffness
- Fatigue
- Muscle redness.
Some of the common causes are:
- Infections: parasitic infections, Viral or bacterial infection can cause inflammation in muscles.
- Injuries: Trauma or overuse of muscle can lead to inflammation in one ore multiple muscles.
- Chronic Conditions: Diseases like sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus can be a cause for inflammation.
- Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis: In these symptoms, the immune system attacks the body's own immune system.
- Medicine reaction: Some negative reaction from medication consumed can cause inflammation.
Types of muscle inflammation (Myositis):
These are the four major types of Myositis:
- Polymyositis: Mostly found in adults, it affects multiple muscles.
- Dermatomyositis: It involves inflammation with skin rashes.
- Infectious Myositis: Can be caused by various infection.
- Inclusion Body Myositis: An age related condition.
How Diclofenac & Metaxalone works?
Diclofenac + Metaxalone are two agents that are combined together and are sold as different brand names such as Flexura D. It improves muscle movement and provides pain relief associated with muscle spasm and is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs).
- Diclofenac:
- Helps reduce pain and inflammation.
- Reduces the production of prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins are naturally occurring compounds in the body responsible for inflammation. Blocking their production reduces muscle injuries, arthritis and inflammation.
- Metaxalone:
- Relaxes the muscle.
- Calms the overactive muscle nerve signals which helps reduce muscle spasm.
- Helps in the improvement of muscle movement
- Minimizes the discomfort caused by muscle stiffness.
Together, these two medicines combined provide relief from muscle pain and stiffness and enable faster recovery.
Direction of use:
- Diclofenac & Metaxalone should be taken with food.
- Do not chew.
- Take it with a glass of water.
- Do not break the tablet.
It is recommended to take a doctor's prescription before consuming the tablet. Do not overdose as it may lead to severe side effects.
Side effects:
Some of the side effects of Diclofenac & Metaxalone (Flexura D) tablets are-
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach ache
- Heartburn
- Sleeplessness
- Diarrhea
Who shouldn’t take it:
As mentioned above, Diclofenac & Metaxalone may also cause some serious damage.do not consume the tablet if.
- you have a serious lever problem.
- kidney problem.
- heart problem.
- Asthma.
- high cholesterol.
- Diabetes.
Key notes:
- Ask for a doctor's recommendation during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Avoid driving after taking the medicine tablet as it is known for its drowsiness side effect.
- Do not consume the medicine with alcohol as it will only increase drowsiness.
- If you are feeling discomfort, consult a doctor.
In conclusion:
Flexura D (Diclofenac & Metaxalone) is effective for treating inflammation, pain or muscle discomfort such as stiffness. It promotes free muscle movement and pain relief. It is advised to consult a doctor before the consumption as it also has its advantages.