Dantrolene sodium Benefits & Uses

Dantrolene sodium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dantrolene sodium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dantrolene sodium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dantrolene sodium is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Tachycardia

Mild

Flushing
Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Weakness

Dantrolene sodium Related Warnings

Is the use of Dantrolene sodium safe for pregnant women?

Dantrolene sodium can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Dantrolene sodium, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Dantrolene sodium safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Dantrolene sodium may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Dantrolene sodium should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Dantrolene sodium on the Kidneys?

Dantrolene sodium is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dantrolene sodium on the Liver?

Dantrolene sodium may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dantrolene sodium on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Dantrolene sodium on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dantrolene sodium with Other Drugs

Dantrolene sodium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Estradiol

Moderate

Paracetamol

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine

Paracetamol,Caffeine,Chlorpheniramine

Dantrolene sodium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dantrolene sodium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Dantrolene sodium

Is this Dantrolene sodium habit forming or addictive?

Dantrolene sodium is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Dantrolene sodium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dantrolene sodium only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dantrolene sodium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dantrolene sodium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dantrolene sodium

Taking Dantrolene sodium with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dantrolene sodium

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dantrolene sodium with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dantrium® (dantrolene sodium)

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