Review the side-effects of Dantrolene as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. ♦
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, GI bleeding, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, gastric irritation, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Liver - Liver inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Speech disturbances, seizures, headache, lightheadedness, visual disturbances, double vision, alteration of taste and sleeplessness.
Heart - Fast heart rate, erratic blood pressure and vein inflammation, heart failure .
Psychiatric - Mental depression, mental confusion and nervousness.
Genitourinary - Increased urinary frequency, blood in urine, difficult erection, urinary incontinence, difficult urination and/or urinary retention.
Skin - Abnormal hair growth, acne-like rash, itching, hives, eruption and increased sweating.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and backache.
Respiratory - Feeling of suffocation and respiratory depression.
Eye and ENT - Excessive tearing.
Hypersensitivity - Lung infection.
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Blood- Anemia, leukopenia, lymphocytic lymphoma, thrombocytopenia.
Miscellaneous - Chills and fever.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. ♦
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, GI bleeding, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, gastric irritation, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Liver - Liver inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Speech disturbances, seizures, headache, lightheadedness, visual disturbances, double vision, alteration of taste and sleeplessness.
Heart - Fast heart rate, erratic blood pressure and vein inflammation, heart failure .
Psychiatric - Mental depression, mental confusion and nervousness.
Genitourinary - Increased urinary frequency, blood in urine, difficult erection, urinary incontinence, difficult urination and/or urinary retention.
Skin - Abnormal hair growth, acne-like rash, itching, hives, eruption and increased sweating.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and backache.
Respiratory - Feeling of suffocation and respiratory depression.
Eye and ENT - Excessive tearing.
Hypersensitivity - Lung infection.
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Blood- Anemia, leukopenia, lymphocytic lymphoma, thrombocytopenia.
Miscellaneous - Chills and fever.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Dantrolene
Dantrolene(Dantrium) generic is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for certain types of spasticity or muscle spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles.Trade Names for Dantrolene
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