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Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay Uses of Dantrione and Estrogen Discussion

 

Ms. Jones presented to the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) clinic for a routine follow-up visit. She reports that the spasticity in her legs has increased and is worse at night. The health care provider prescribes dantrolene (Dantrium) to help improve those symptoms.

1) Jones is currently taking birth control pills that contain estrogen for relief of premenstrual syndrome. What are the drug-drug interaction concerns with this combination, and what action should the nurse take?

2) What is the difference between the muscle relaxants dantrolene and baclofen? word count is 350