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Methocarbamol

CHEBI:CHEBI_6832

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-methocarbamol. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, it is used as an adjunct in the short-term symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm. The (R)-enantiomer is more active than the (S)-enantiomer.

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propyl carbamate
  • (+-)-3-(o-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol 1-carbamate
  • 2-hydroxy-3-(o-methoxyphenoxy)propyl 1-carbamate
  • 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1-glyceryl carbamate
  • 3-(o-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol 1-carbamate
  • 3-(o-methoxyphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl carbamate
  • Delaxin
  • glycerylguaiacolate carbamate
  • guaiacol glyceryl ether carbamate
  • methocarbamol
  • methocarbamolum
  • metocarbamol
  • Myolaxene
  • Parabaxin
  • rac-2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propyl carbamate
  • Reflexyn
  • Relestrid
  • Robamol
  • Robaxin
  • Robinax
  • Romethocarb
  • Tresortil

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Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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6845
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Methocarbamol

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