Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 165
A client is receiving methocarbamol (Robaxin) as an adjunct to physical therapy for the relief of painful muscle discomfort. Which of the following is not true regarding the use of the medication?
A. The parenteral form causes hypotension and bradycardia when given rapidly.
B. The medicine can cause the urine to turn brown, black, or green.
C. The use of a cold or allergy medicine will lessen the side effects of the medication.
D. The parenteral form is contraindicated in clients with liver damage.
Correct Answer: C. The use of a cold or allergy medicine will lessen the side effects of the medication.
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. Medicines such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety add to the sleepiness caused by methocarbamol.