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Meprobamate
Latest prescription information about Meprobamate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Meprobamate
Pronunciation : me proe ba' mate
Therapeutic Classification : anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Trade Name(s):
International- Equagesic, Meprobamate. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with blood disease porphyria, and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : PO- The usual adult daily dosage is 1200 mg to 1600 mg, in three or four divided doses. Maximum: 2400mg/day. Child- Less than 6 years- The usual daily dose is 200 mg to 600 mg, in two or three divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney, liver disease, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, porphyria, epilepsy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, incoordination, dizziness, slurred speech, headache, fainting, weakness, tingling, impairment of visual accommodation, emotion, over stimulation, excitement and fast EEG activity. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Heart - Palpitations, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure and transient ECG changes. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15°-30°C), and in an airtight container. |
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