Orphenadrine Citrate and Tricor

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

Used alone or in combination with aspirin and caffeine as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

If pharmacologic therapy is required for acute low back pain (usually a benign and self-limiting condition ), an analgesic (e.g., acetaminophen, NSAIA) generally is recommended. Skeletal muscle relaxants may be used alone or in combination with analgesics for short-term relief; however, consider high incidence of adverse effects (e.g., CNS effects). Use skeletal muscle relaxants with caution and weigh risks against benefits.

Various skeletal muscle relaxants appear to have comparable efficacy for low back pain relief.

• Generic Name: fenofibrate
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Tricor, Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ

TriCor (fenofibrate) belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

TriCor is used along with a proper diet to help to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help TriCor work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.