Meprobamate

Generic name: Meprobamate
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg; 400 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics , Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of Meprobamate

Meprobamate is used short-term to treat anxiety.

Meprobamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Meprobamate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, fever, chills, wheezing, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Meprobamate may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

feelings of extreme happiness, feeling restless or excited;

thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself;

fast or pounding heartbeats;

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

a red, itchy rash (may be only in your groin area);

unusual bruising; or

sudden fever, chills, sore throat, weakness.

Common side effects of meprobamate may include:

drowsiness, weakness;

problems with balance or muscle movement;

headache, dizziness;

bruising;

numbness or tingling;

blurred vision; or

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Meprobamate

You should not use meprobamate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system); or

an allergy to Carisoprodol, mebutamate, tybamate, or carbromal.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

kidney disease;

liver disease; or

alcoholism or drug addiction.

May harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using meprobamate.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

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How to use Meprobamate

Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:

1200 to 1600 mg orally divided in 3 or 4 dosesMaximum dose: 2400 mg per day Comments:-The lowest effective dose should be used in order to limit oversedation.-The effectiveness beyond 4 months has not been assessed. Uses: Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Anxiety:

Age: 6 to 12 years: 200 to 600 mg orally divided in 2 or 3 dosesAge: 13 years or older: 1200 to 1600 mg orally divided in 3 or 4 dosesMaximum dose: 2400 mg per day Comments:-The lowest effective dose should be used in order to limit oversedation.-The effectiveness beyond 4 months has not been assessed. Uses: Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Meprobamate

Using meprobamate with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may affect meprobamate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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