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| Pronunciation |
 (GAL
a meen trye eth EYE oh
dide) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Flaxedil® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
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| Use |
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Produce skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery after general anesthesia has been induced |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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I.V.: 1 mg/kg then repeat dose of 0.5-1 mg/kg in 30-40 minutes for prolonged procedures |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Have neostigmine or edrophonium and epinephrine nearby; analgesics and sedatives are recommended |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: 20 mg/mL (10 mL) |
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