Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: Pulmonary side-effects Pleura is a membrane surrounding the lungs. Chronic use of dantrolene can induce inflammation of the pleura (pleuritis), resulting in swelling of the pleura and episodes of chest pain. As the inflamed membranes rub against the tissues during breathing in and out, the chest pain with pleuritis characteristically worsens. Secondary to inflammation of the membranes, fluid gets built up in the pleural [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Dantrolene use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with dantrolene, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Dantrolene as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of dantrolene needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Dantrolene as follows:  Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder of movement and muscle tone, secondary to abnormal brain development in utero. Individuals with cerebral palsy can present with abnormal muscle tone and spasticity. Muscle spasticity can lead to contractures, rigidity, stiffness, and limited range of motion contributing to significant pain, and discomfort. Dantrolene intake in these individuals can help relieve the spasticity and tightness, relax the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Dantrolene as follows:  Brain and spinal cord injury Individuals with brain and spinal cord damage from mechanical injuries, work injuries, and automobile accidents, present with intense muscle tightness and spasticity. Muscle spasticity can lead to contractures, rigidity, stiffness, and limited range of motion contributing to severe limitation of performance on activities of daily living, significant pain, and discomfort. Dantrolene intake in these individuals can help relieve the spasticity [...]