meth-oh-KAR-ba-mole
BEERS REMS
Absorption: Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract.
Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.
Half-Life: 1–2 hr.
(skeletal muscle relaxation)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 min | 2 hr | unknown |
| IM | rapid | unknown | unknown |
| IV | immediate | end of infusion | unknown |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: IVbradycardia, hypotension
Derm: flushing (IV only), pruritus, rash, urticaria
EENT: blurred vision, nasal congestion
GI: anorexia, GI upset, nausea
GU: brown, black, or green urine
Local: pain at IM site, phlebitis at IV site
Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, SEIZURES (IV, IM ONLY)
Misc: fever, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (IM, IV USE ONLY)(INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS)
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Lab Test Considerations:
IV Administration:
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