Monograph Details
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
> Muscle spasms
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EQUAGESIC |
| Manufacturer |
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Women First HealthCare |
| Legal Classification |
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CIV |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Muscle relaxant (central) + salicylate. |
| Generic Name |
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Meprobamate 200mg, aspirin 325mg; scored tabs. |
| Indications |
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Musculoskeletal pain with anxiety or tension. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–2 tabs 3–4 times daily. Short-term use only. |
| Contraindications |
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NSAID allergy. Varicella or influenza in teenagers. Porphyria. Severe bleeding or coagulation disorders. Peptic ulcer. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Suicidal or drug abusing tendencies. Asthma. Epilepsy. Impaired hepatic or renal function. Gastritis. Avoid abrupt cessation when used over prolonged periods. Monitor blood pressure, BUN, uric acid levels. Elderly. Debilitated. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiation with alcohol, CNS depressants, anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, plasma protein bound drugs. Alcohol, NSAIDs, corticosteroids increase risk of GI bleeding. May antagonize uricosurics. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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CNS depression, allergic reactions, cardiovascular effects, gastric upset, prolonged bleeding time; salicylism, respiratory depression (overdosage). |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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