Relatro 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dantrolene sodium |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Chronic Spasticity
- Malignant Hyperthermia
Pharmacology
Produces relaxation by affecting the contractile response of the skeletal muscle at a site beyond the myoneural junction, directly on the muscle itself
Dosage & Administration
- Gradual titration schedule for adults
- Gradual titration schedule for paediatric patients
- Preoperative dosage for Malignant Hyperthermia
- Post-crisis follow-up dosage for Malignant Hyperthermia
Interaction
Drowsiness may occur with therapy, concomitant administration of CNS depressants
Contraindications
Active hepatic disease
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- General malaise
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C, not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential for liver damage
- Caution against driving or hazardous occupations
- Possible photosensitivity reaction
- Liver function studies prior to therapy
- Liver function studies during therapy
- Recognition and management of liver disorders and abnormalities
- Caution in patients with impaired pulmonary function
- Caution in patients with severely impaired cardiac function
- Caution in patients with a history of previous liver disease
- Caution in females and patients over 35 years of age
- Caution in paediatric patients
Use in Special Populations
Long-term safety in paediatric patients under 5 years not established
Therapeutic Class
Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light