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Generic: Methocarbamol

Form: tablet 750mg

Indication

Muscle Spasm, Tetanus

Administration

IV Administration Direct IV: Administer undiluted at not to exceed 3 mL (=300 mg undiluted)/min Infusion: Dilute 1 g with up to 250 mL D5W or NS; avoid extravasation, since injection is hypertonic Administer IV while in recumbent position Maintain position 15-30 min following infusion IM Administration Not to exceed 500 mg (5 mL undiluted) should be given into each gluteal region

Adult Dose

Oral Muscle spasm Adult: Initially: 1.5 g q6hr for 48-72 hours; not to exceed 8 g/day THEN decrease to 4-4.5 g/day divided q4-8hr Parenteral 1 g IV/IM; additional doses at q8hr until PO; not to exceed 3 g/day Total parenteral dose should not exceed 3 g/day for >3 days, unless treating tetanus; if condition persists, may repeat therapy after drug-free interval of 48 hr Intravenous Tetanus Adult: Adjunct therapy: Initial 1-2 g IV injection (at 300 mg/min), THEN Additional 1-2 g IV infusion for total dose of 3 g initially May repeat 1-2 g IV q6hr until can give NG or PO Total oral dosage of up to 24 g daily may be needed. Elderly: Dose may need to be reduced by half.

Child Dose

Tetanus 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6hr PRN or 500 mg/m²/dose; not to exceed 1.8 g/m²/day for 3 days only Muscle Spasm <16 years: Safety and efficacy not established >16 years: 1500 mg PO q6hr for 48-72 hours; not to exceed 8 g/day THEN decrease to 4-4.5 g/day divided q4-8hr

Renal Dose

Renal failure: Not studied; parenteral dosage form contraindicated due to presence of polyethylene glycol

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, Do not admin parenteral solutions in patients with renal impairment, epilepsy or history of epilepsy. Coma or pre-coma states, brain damage, myasthenia gravis

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.