Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 1K views

    Methocarbamol (Robaxin)

    Uploaded by

    E
    The document provides information on the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication methocarbamol (Robaxin). It lists the peak onset and duration, nursing implications including contraindications and side effects, and instructions to provide to the patient about the medication. The summary focuses on key details about the medication methocarbamol that would be important for a nurse to know when administering and caring for a patient taking this medication.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as XLS, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Methocarbamol (Robaxin)

    Uploaded by

    E
    1K views1 page
    The document provides information on the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication methocarbamol (Robaxin). It lists the peak onset and duration, nursing implications including contraindications and side effects, and instructions to provide to the patient about the medication. The summary focuses on key details about the medication methocarbamol that would be important for a nurse to know when administering and caring for a patient taking this medication.

    Original Title

    methocarbamol (Robaxin)

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    XLS, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document provides information on the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication methocarbamol (Robaxin). It lists the peak onset and duration, nursing implications including contraindications and side effects, and instructions to provide to the patient about the medication. The summary focuses on key details about the medication methocarbamol that would be important for a nurse to know when administering and caring for a patient taking this medication.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as XLS, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as xls, pdf, or txt
    1K views1 page

    Methocarbamol (Robaxin)

    Uploaded by

    E
    The document provides information on the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication methocarbamol (Robaxin). It lists the peak onset and duration, nursing implications including contraindications and side effects, and instructions to provide to the patient about the medication. The summary focuses on key details about the medication methocarbamol that would be important for a nurse to know when administering and caring for a patient taking this medication.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as XLS, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as xls, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 1

    INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet

    (You will need to made additional copies of these forms)


    Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
    Name Name skeletal muscle 1.5g PO qid initially
    methocarbamol Robaxin relaxants up to 8 g per day for 2-3 days
    4-4.5g per day in 3-6 divided does

    Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
    2hr 30 min unknown
    Why is your patient taking this medication?

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    Adjunctive treatment of muscle spasm associated with Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity to polyethlene
    acute painful musculoskeletal conditions (with rest and glycol (paternal). Renal impairment (paternal form). Use cautiously in
    physical therapy). pregnancy, lactation, and children.

    Skeletal muscle relaxation


    Common side effects SEIZURES (IV,IM), dizziness, drowsiness,
    lighth-headednes, blurred vision, nasal congestion, bradycardia,
    Skeletal muscle relaxation, probably as a result of hypotension, anorexia, GI upset, nausea, urine (brown, black, or green),
    CNS depression flushing, pruritus, rashes urticaria, allergic reactions, including
    ANAPHYLAXIS (IM, IV use only), fever.

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically)
    Additive CNS depression, CNS depressants, alcohol, anti-
    histamines, opioid analgesics, and sedative/hypnotics.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
    Advise patient to take medication exactly as directed; missed does should
    be taken within 1hr; if not return to regular dosing schedule.
    Comply with additional therapies prescribed for muscle spasm. Instruct
    to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension. Avoid
    alcohol and other CNS depressants.
    Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
    Vital signs this med?
    Assess patient for pain, muscle stiffness and allergic reactions Decreased musculoskeletal pain and
    range of motion muscle spasticity.
    Increased range of motion.

    You might also like