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| Pronunciation |
 (dye
klor oh dye flor oh METH ane
& tri klor oh mon oh flor oh METH ane) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Fluori-Methane® Topical Spray |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Analgesic, Topical |
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| Use |
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Dental: Topical application in the management of myofascial pain, restricted motion, and muscle spasm Medical: For the control of pain associated with injections |
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| Contraindications |
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In individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to dichlorofluoromethane and/or trichloromonofluoromethane; should not be used on patients having vascular impairment of the extremities |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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For external use only; care should be taken to minimize inhalation of vapors, especially with application to head and neck; avoid contact with eyes; should not be applied to the point of frost formation |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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No data reported |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
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No data reported |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Invert bottle over treatment area approximately 12" away from site of application; open dispenseal spring valve completely, allowing liquid to flow in a stream from the bottle. The rate of spraying is approximately 10 cm/second and should be continued until entire muscle has been covered. |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Do not spray on abraded skin, wounds, or burns |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Spray, topical: Dichlorodifluoromethane 15% and trichloromonofluoromethane 85% |
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