Dantrium Intravenous and Pliaglis

• Generic Name: dantrolene
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Dantrium, Dantrium Intravenous, Revonto, Ryanodex

Dantrolene is used to prevent or treat a medical problem called malignant hyperthermia that may occur in some patients during or following surgery or anesthesia. Malignant hyperthermia consists of a group of symptoms including very high fever, fast and irregular heartbeat, and breathing problems. It is believed that the tendency to develop malignant hyperthermia is inherited.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: lidocaine / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Pliaglis, Synera

Pliaglis (for use on the skin) is a combination medicine used to numb a small area of your skin. This can help prevent pain during certain medical procedures such as a skin biopsy, minor skin surgery, insertion of an intravenous (IV) needle, or other needle-stick procedures.

Pliaglis is also used to numb a skin area during minor cosmetic procedures such as a Botox injection, laser treatment, or tattoo removal.

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