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| | Author: Joshua Alexander, MD
COMMON USES:
Used to relax muscles and treat spasticity.
Also used in malignant hyperthermia.
HOW IT'S SUPPLIED:
25, 50, and 100 milligram capsules
Injectable solution
HOW IT WORKS:
Works directly on skeletal muscles to produce generalized, mild weakness and overall improvement in muscle tone.
THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR
*Use with caution in children with heart or lung disease
*May cause liver damage. Liver function tests should be done on a regular basis while medicine is being used.
*Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and diarrhea may occur, but happen less often when starting with a low dose of the medicine.
*May make skin sensitive to sunlight
*May cause difficulties in chewing and swallowing
*If capsules are hard to swallow, the contents of the capsules can be mixed into juice or other liquids if it is stirred well and drank immediately
*Some pharmacists can prepare a 5 milligram/milliliter suspension for easier use.
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