Norflex Injection and Orfadin

• Generic Name: orphenadrine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Norflex, Banflex, Orphenate, Flexoject, Flexon, Mio-Rel, Myolin, Orfro, Norflex Injectable, Antiflex

Orphenadrine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem .

Orphenadrine acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

Orfadin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.