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Dantrolene Sodium
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dantrolene T/P | T: Skeletal Muscle relaxant P: Direct acting antispasmodic, calcium release blocker |
| Dantrolene MOA | Blocks release of calcium from storage sites within skeletal uscle directly decreasing skeletal muscle contractions and spasms. |
| Dantrolene uses | Decrease spasticity associated with SCI, CP, MS |
| Adverse effects of Dantrolene | Muscle weakness, drowsiness, hepatotoxicity, liver failure, can cause serious hepatitis and fatal liver failure |
| What drugs can cause ventricular fib and CV when combined with Dantrolene | Verapamil/diltiazem |
| What should be avoided while on dantrolene? | Avoid alcohol, use cautiously with other CNS depressants. |