Davis's Drug Guide

meprobamate

Assessment

• Assess degree and manifestations of anxiety before and periodically throughout therapy

• Monitor blood pressure and pulse rate before and during initial therapy

• Prolonged high-dose therapy may lead to psychological or physical dependence. Restrict amount of drug available to patient

• Geri: Assess fall risk and institute fall prevention strategies.



Lab Test Considerations

• Assess CBC periodically during course of therapy

» May cause false elevations in urinary steroid concentrations



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