dantrolene (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Dantrium, Revonto, more...Ryanodex

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

capsule

  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg

powder for injection

  • 20mg/vial (Dantrium, Revonto)
  • 250mg/vial (Ryanodex)

Malignant Hyperthermia (Per MHAUS)

2.5 mg/kg rapid IV bolus, repeat PRN  

Sometimes >10 mg/kg (cumulative dose) is necessary (up to 30 mg/kg)

Maintenance: 1 mg/kg IV q4-6hr OR 0.25 mg/kg/hr IV infusion

Monitor overnight in hospital for 24-48 hr

For more information, see Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) recommendations; https://www.mhaus.org/healthcare-professionals/mhaus-recommendations/

Malignant Hyperthermia, Prevention

NOT recommended by MHAUS

1-3 days before surgery: 4-8 mg/kg/day PO divided q6hr  

75 minutes before anesthesia: 2.5 mg/kg IV once over 60 minutes; administer additional doses PRN

Spasticity

25 mg PO qDay for 7 days, THEN

25 mg PO q8hr for 7 days, THEN

50 mg PO q8hr for 7 days, THEN

100 mg PO q8hr, not to exceed 100 mg PO q6hr

Discontinued if no benefits within 6-7 weeks

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (Off-label)

25 mg/day IV; gradually increase to 150 mg/day

Succinylcholine-induced Fasciculations & Post-op Muscle Pain (Off-label)

<45 kg: 100 mg PO 2 hr pre-op

≥45 kg: 150 mg PO 2 hr pre-op

Monitor: LFTs, bilirubin

Wolfram Syndrome (Orphan)

Orphan designation for treatment of Wolfram Syndrome

Sponsor

  • Washington University in St. Louis; 660 S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8127; St. Louis, Missouri 63110

Organophosphate Exposure (Orphan)

Ryanodex: Orphan designation for treatment of organophosphate exposure

Sponsor

  • Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 50 Tice Blvd, Suite 315; Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

Other Indications & Uses

Off-label: Muscle pain in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, muscle pain in phosphorylase deficiency (exercise), to reduce succinylcholine-induced fasciculations & post-op muscle pain, NMS

Dosage Forms & Strengths

capsule

  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg

powder for injection

  • 20mg/vial (Dantrium, Revonto)
  • 250mg/vial (Ryanodex)

Malignant Hyperthermia (Per MHAUS)

2.5 mg/kg rapid IV bolus, repeat PRN  

Sometimes >10 mg/kg (cumulative dose) is necessary (up to 30 mg/kg)

Maintenance: 1 mg/kg IV q4-6hr OR 0.25 mg/kg/hr IV infusion

Monitor overnight in hospital for 24-48 hr

For more information, see Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) recommendations; https://www.mhaus.org/healthcare-professionals/mhaus-recommendations/

Malignant Hyperthermia, Prevention

NOT recommended by MHAUS

1-3 days before surgery: 4-8 mg/kg/day PO divided q6hr  

75 minutes before anesthesia: 2.5 mg/kg IV once over 60 minutes; administer additional doses PRN

Spasticity

Monitor: LFTs, bilirubin

≥5 Years

  • 0.5 mg/kg PO qDay for 7 days, THEN  
  • 0.5 mg/kg PO q8hr for 7 days, THEN
  • 1 mg/kg PO q8hr for 7 days, THEN
  • 2 mg/kg PO q8hr, not to exceed 100 mg PO q6hr

<5 Year

  • Initial: 1 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr
  • Maximum maintenance: 12 mg/kg/day PO divided q6hr
  • Not to exceed 3 mg/kg PO q6-12hr OR 400 mg/24 hr PO

See adult dosing

Spontaneous reports suggest a higher proportion of hepatic events with fatal outcome in elderly patients

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            Contraindicated (8)

            • amlodipine

              dantrolene, amlodipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • diltiazem

              dantrolene, diltiazem. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • felodipine

              dantrolene, felodipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • levamlodipine

              dantrolene, levamlodipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. Cardiovascular collapse in association with marked hyperkalemia has been reported in patients receiving dantrolene in combination with calcium channel blockers. .

            • nicardipine

              dantrolene, nicardipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • nisoldipine

              dantrolene, nisoldipine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            • vecuronium

              dantrolene, vecuronium. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. May potentiate vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block.

            • verapamil

              dantrolene, verapamil. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Rare incidence of cardiovascular collapse and marked hyperkalemia observed when coadministered; may be higher risk with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

            Serious - Use Alternative (28)

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

              dantrolene, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fentanyl

              fentanyl and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • fentanyl intranasal

              fentanyl intranasal and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system

              fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • fentanyl transdermal

              fentanyl transdermal and dantrolene both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydrocodone

              hydrocodone, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • lonafarnib

              lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

            • metoclopramide intranasal

              dantrolene, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

            • olopatadine intranasal

              dantrolene and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • pexidartinib

              dantrolene and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sodium oxybate

              dantrolene, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • sufentanil SL

              sufentanil SL, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            Monitor Closely (185)

            • abobotulinumtoxinA

              dantrolene increases effects of abobotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

            • acrivastine

              acrivastine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              dantrolene and alfentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              alprazolam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              dantrolene and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              dantrolene and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • apomorphine

              dantrolene and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              dantrolene and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avapritinib

              avapritinib and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azelastine

              azelastine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • baclofen

              baclofen and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belladonna and opium

              dantrolene and belladonna and opium both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • belzutifan

              belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

            • benperidol

              dantrolene and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzphetamine

              dantrolene increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexanolone

              brexanolone, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              brexpiprazole and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brivaracetam

              brivaracetam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brompheniramine

              brompheniramine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              dantrolene and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              dantrolene and buprenorphine buccal both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection increases effects of dantrolene by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and increase risk for respiratory depression. Monitor for signs of respiratory depression that may be greater than otherwise expected and decrease muscle relaxant dosage as necessary.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butorphanol

              dantrolene and butorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbamazepine

              dantrolene will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

            • carbinoxamine

              carbinoxamine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carisoprodol

              carisoprodol and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

              cenobamate, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloral hydrate

              chloral hydrate and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              chlordiazepoxide and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpheniramine

              chlorpheniramine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpromazine

              dantrolene and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorzoxazone

              chlorzoxazone and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinnarizine

              cinnarizine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clemastine

              clemastine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clobazam

              dantrolene, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

            • clomipramine

              dantrolene and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              clonazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clorazepate

              clorazepate and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              dantrolene and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • codeine

              dantrolene and codeine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclizine

              cyclizine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclobenzaprine

              cyclobenzaprine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • daridorexant

              dantrolene and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • desipramine

              dantrolene and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexchlorpheniramine

              dexchlorpheniramine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              dantrolene increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextromoramide

              dantrolene and dextromoramide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diamorphine

              dantrolene and diamorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              diazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam intranasal

              diazepam intranasal, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

            • difelikefalin

              difelikefalin and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difenoxin hcl

              dantrolene and difenoxin hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dimenhydrinate

              dimenhydrinate and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenoxylate hcl

              dantrolene and diphenoxylate hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dipipanone

              dantrolene and dipipanone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopexamine

              dantrolene increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dosulepin

              dantrolene and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              dantrolene and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxylamine

              doxylamine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droperidol

              dantrolene and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, dantrolene. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • esketamine intranasal

              esketamine intranasal, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • estazolam

              estazolam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethanol

              dantrolene and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etomidate

              etomidate and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • fenfluramine

              dantrolene increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluphenazine

              dantrolene and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurazepam

              flurazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ganaxolone

              dantrolene and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • haloperidol

              dantrolene and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydromorphone

              dantrolene and hydromorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              dantrolene and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              iloperidone increases levels of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • imipramine

              dantrolene and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • incobotulinumtoxinA

              dantrolene, incobotulinumtoxinA. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • ketamine

              ketamine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketotifen, ophthalmic

              dantrolene and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

            • lemborexant

              lemborexant, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • levorphanol

              dantrolene and levorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofepramine

              dantrolene and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofexidine

              dantrolene and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loprazolam

              loprazolam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorazepam

              lorazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lormetazepam

              lormetazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine

              dantrolene and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine inhaled

              dantrolene and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              lurasidone, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

            • maprotiline

              dantrolene and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              dantrolene and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • melatonin

              dantrolene and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              dantrolene and meperidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meprobamate

              dantrolene and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaxalone

              dantrolene and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              dantrolene and methadone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methocarbamol

              dantrolene and methocarbamol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

              dantrolene increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              midazolam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam intranasal

              midazolam intranasal, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

            • mirtazapine

              dantrolene and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • morphine

              dantrolene and morphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • motherwort

              dantrolene and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxonidine

              dantrolene and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabilone

              dantrolene and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nalbuphine

              dantrolene and nalbuphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nortriptyline

              dantrolene and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olanzapine

              dantrolene and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oliceridine

              oliceridine, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

              dantrolene increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

            • opium tincture

              dantrolene and opium tincture both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • orphenadrine

              dantrolene and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxazepam

              oxazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxycodone

              dantrolene and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymorphone

              dantrolene and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paliperidone

              dantrolene and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaveretum

              dantrolene and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaverine

              dantrolene and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentazocine

              dantrolene and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              dantrolene and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenylephrine PO

              dantrolene increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • pholcodine

              dantrolene and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimozide

              dantrolene and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prabotulinumtoxinA

              dantrolene increases effects of prabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

            • primidone

              primidone and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prochlorperazine

              dantrolene and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • promethazine

              promethazine and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propofol

              propofol and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propylhexedrine

              dantrolene increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              dantrolene and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quazepam

              quazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              dantrolene and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ramelteon

              dantrolene and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • remimazolam

              remimazolam, dantrolene. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • risperidone

              dantrolene and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • scullcap

              dantrolene and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • shepherd's purse

              dantrolene and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, dantrolene. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol, dantrolene. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

            • sufentanil

              dantrolene and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tapentadol

              dantrolene and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • temazepam

              temazepam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thioridazine

              dantrolene and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thiothixene

              dantrolene and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • topiramate

              dantrolene and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tramadol

              dantrolene and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trazodone

              dantrolene and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              triazolam and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclofos

              triclofos and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              dantrolene and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimipramine

              dantrolene and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • valoctocogene roxaparvovec

              dantrolene and valoctocogene roxaparvovec both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Medications that may cause hepatotoxicity when combined with valoctogene roxaparvovec may potentiate the risk of elevated liver enzymes. Closely monitor these medications and consider alternative medications in case of potential drug interactions.

            • xylometazoline

              dantrolene increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziconotide

              dantrolene and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              dantrolene and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zotepine

              dantrolene and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (8)

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eucalyptus

              dantrolene and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sage

              dantrolene and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            Frequency Not Defined

            Increased serum AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), alkaline phosphatase, LDH, BUN, and total serum bilirubin concentrations

            Fatal/nonfatal hepatitis

            Diarrhea

            Anorexia

            Nausea

            Vomiting

            Gastric irritation

            Abdominal cramps

            Constipation

            Dysphagia

            GI bleeding

            Adynamic ileus

            Speech disturbance

            Headache

            Visual disturbances

            Dysgeusia

            Mental depression

            Confusion

            Auditory/visual hallucinations

            Increased nervousness

            Insomnia

            Drooling

            Exacerbation/precipitation of seizures

            Muscle weakness

            Drowsiness

            Dizziness

            Urinary frequency/incontinence

            Nocturia

            Difficult urination/urinary retention

            Crystalluria, hematuria

            Difficult erection

            Abnormal hair growth

            Acneiform rash

            Eczematoid eruption

            Pruritus, urticaria

            Sweating

            Tachycardia

            Erratic blood pressure

            Phlebitis

            Heart failure

            Aplastic anemia

            Anemia

            Leukopenia

            Lymphocytic

            Lymphoma

            Thrombocytopenia

            Respiratory depression

            Pleural effusion with associated eosinophilia

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            The incidence of symptomatic (fatal and nonfatal) hepatitis is lower with doses up to 400 mg daily compared to >800 mg daily

            Overt hepatitis has been most frequently observed during third and twelfth months, but may occur at anytime. Risk higher in females and patients >35 years, and with concurrent therapy

            Use only in conjunction with liver monitoring

            Should not be used in conditions other than those recommended; discontinue therapy if benefits not observed within 45 days in chronic spasticity

            Contraindications

            NO CONTRAINDICATIONS for IV use in MH management/prophylaxis

            Hypersensitivity

            Impaired hepatic, cardiac or pulmonary function

            Upper motor neuron disorder

            Patients in whom spasticity is utilized to maintain upright posture & balance

            Cautions

            Possibility of severe hepatotoxicity

            Risk of muscle weakness

            Risk of photosensitivity reactions

            Females, >35 years, receiving other drugs, history of liver disease

            Not indicated in muscle spasms due to rheumatic disorder or musculoskeletal trauma

            Ineffective in ALS

            Use caution when administering oral therapy in patients with severely impaired cardiac function resulting from myocardial disease

            Use caution when administering oral therapy in patients with impaired pulmonary function

            In combination with calcium channel blockers IV dantrolene may increase risk for hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest (combination not recommended)

            Severely impaired cardiac function due to myocardial disease

            Associated with pleural effusion with associated eosinophilia

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            Pregnancy

            Available data on use in pregnant women are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes; the drug readily crosses placenta; however, no serious adverse events reported in neonate following maternal administration of drug prior to delivery; there are risks to pregnant woman and fetus associated with untreated malignant hyperthermia

            Malignant hyperthermia is a medical emergency which can be fatal for the pregnant woman and fetus if left untreated; life-sustaining therapy should not be withheld due to pregnancy

            Labor or Delivery

            • In uncontrolled study, 100 mg per day of prophylactic oral dantrolene sodium was administered to term pregnant patients awaiting labor and delivery; the drug readily crossed placenta, with maternal and fetal whole blood levels approximately equal at delivery; neonatal levels then fell approximately 50% per day for 2 days before declining sharply; no neonatal respiratory and neuromuscular side effects were observed in this study

            Animal data

            • In animal reproduction studies, dantrolene sodium administered to rats and rabbits produced embryolethality (rabbits) and decreased pup survival (rats) at doses seven times the human oral dose

            Lactation

            Dantrolene is reported to be present in human milk following intravenous administration over 3 days; there are no data on effects on breastfed infant or effects on milk production; because of potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infant, including respiratory depression and muscle weakness, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for 3 days after last dose

            A lactating woman should interrupt breastfeeding and pump and discard breast milk during treatment and for 3 days after last dose administered

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Mechanism of Action

            Interferes with calcium release within skeletal muscle cells (from sarcoplasmic reticulum)

            Pharmacokinetics

            Peak plasma time: 5 hr

            Concentration: 100 to >600 ng/mL

            Half-life elimination: 4-8hr

            Duration: 3 hr or longer

            Protein Bound: substantial

            Metabolism: Liver

            Metabolites: 5-hydroxy derivative

            Excretion: Urine (25%); feces (45-50%)

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            IV Compatibilities

            Sterile water for injection (SWI)

            IV Incompatibilities

            Dextrose solutions

            0.9% NaCl

            Other acidic solutions

            IV Preparation

            Ryanodex

            • Reconstitute each 250 mg vial by adding 5 mL of SWI (not bacteriostatic water for injection)
            • Shake the vial to ensure an orange-colored uniform suspension Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration

            Dantrium, Revonto

            • Reconstitute each 20 mg vial by adding 60 mL of SWI (not bacteriostatic water for injection)
            • Shake vial for about 20 seconds or until solution is clear
            • Do not transfer reconstituted solutions to large glass bottles for prophylactic infusion due to precipitate formation
            • May transfer to larger volume sterile IV empty plastic bag

            IV Administration

            Therapeutic or emergency dose can be administered with rapid IV push

            Follow-up doses should be administered over 2-3 min

            36 vials (20 mg/vial) are needed for adequate hyperthermia therapy

            Ryanodex

            • Administer the reconstituted suspension either:
            • -Into the IV catheter while an IV infusion of 0.9% NaCal or 5% dextrose injection is freely running; or
            • -Into the indwelling catheter after assuring its patency without a freely running infusion
            • Flush the IV line to assure that there is no residual drug that remains in the catheter

            Storage

            Unreconstituted vials

            • Store controlled room temperature 20-25° C (68-77° F)
            • Avoid prolonged exposure to light

            Reconstituted vials

            • Should be used immediately, but reconstituted solution may be stored at controlled room temperature 20-25° C (68-77° F) and used within 6 hr
            • Protect from direct light
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            dantrolene intravenous

            NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

            USES: Consult your pharmacist.

            HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: No monograph available at this time.

            MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.

            STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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