Dantrium - Dantrolene - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Dantrium.
• Dantrium
• DAN-trow-leen

Usage Instructions

• Take this drug exactly as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage will be adjusted for maximum benefit and minimal side effects.
• Follow your doctor's directions carefully.
• Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed.
• Do not suddenly stop taking this drug without your doctor's approval.

Dantrium Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use including.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used for muscle pain due to exercise or for heat stroke due to medications which decrease sweating.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered if it is within an hour or so.
• If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Dantrium Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
• This drug may affect certain blood tests.
• Make sure you inform all your healthcare providers you use this drug.

Warning

• Infrequently, dantrolene may cause serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems.
• The risk is greater when using larger amounts (over 800mg/day) of dantrolene.
• This risk also appears to be greater in women, in people over 35 years of age, and in those people using other medications at the same time.
• To minimize the possibility of getting liver problems from this medication, your doctor will monitor you and test for liver conditions.
• Promptly notify your doctor if you have signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach or abdominal pain, or unusual fatigue.
• Do not take more dantrolene than prescribed.
• If there is no noticeable improvement in your condition after 45 days of use, your doctor must be notified and dantrolene should be stopped.

Read Before Using Dantrium (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness or diarrhea.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any of the following signs.

Medicinal Applications

• Dantrolene relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms due to certain nerve disorders such as multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries or may be given for special cases of high fever.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).