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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Sodium Benzoate and Caffeine |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Diuretic, Miscellaneous |
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| Use |
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Emergency stimulant in acute circulatory failure; as a diuretic; and to relieve spinal puncture headache |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, mild delirium, headache, anxiety Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation Neuromuscular & skeletal: Muscle tension following abrupt cessation of drug after regular consumption of 500-600 mg/day Renal: Diuresis |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children: I.M., I.V., S.C.: 8 mg/kg every 4 hours as needed Adults: I.M., I.V.: 500 mg, maximum single dose: 1 g |
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| Administration |
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I.V. should be given as slow I.V. injection |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Monitor CNS, GI, and cardiac reactions |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: Caffeine 125 mg and sodium benzoate 125 mg per mL (2 mL) |
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