How Do You Administer Dantrolene

Administer dantrolene suspension intravenously over at least 1 minute when using for prevention of malignant hyperthermia. Inject into the intravenous catheter while an IV infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection or 5% Dextrose injection is freely running.

How do you administer dantrolene IV?

Dantrium Intravenous should be administered by continuous rapid intravenous push beginning at a minimum dose of 1 mg/kg, and continuing until symptoms subside or the maximum cumulative dose of 10 mg/kg has been reached. If the physiologic and metabolic abnormalities reappear, the regimen may be repeated.

What is the dosing for dantrolene?

To relieve muscle spasms: Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg four times a day.