Methocarbamol
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Methocarbamol
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| [2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-propyl] aminoformate | |
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| ATC code | M03 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C11H15NO5 |
| Mol. mass | 241.241 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Half life | 1.14-1.24 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | Oral, intravenous |
Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. Robaxin, Robaxacet, and Robax Platinum are trade names for methocarbamol. It is structurally related to guaifenesin.
[edit] References and End Notes
- Methocarbamol The Elephant Formulary
- Alphabetical Listing of ATC drugs and codes (PDF) mSupply, by Sustainable Solutions. Katmandu, Nepal.
- ↑ Sica DA, Comstock TJ, Davis J, Manning L, Powell R, Melikian A, Wright G. "Pharmacokinetics and protein binding of methocarbamol in renal insufficiency and normals." European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 1990;39(2):193-4. PMID 2253675
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| Muscle relaxants (M03) | |
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| Peripherally acting | Alcuronium, Atracurium, Cisatracurium, Dimethyltubocurarine, Doxacurium chloride, Fazadinium bromide, Gallamine, Hexafluronium, Mivacurium chloride, Pancuronium, Pipecuronium bromide, Rocuronium bromide, Suxamethonium, Tubocurarine, Vecuronium |
| Centrally acting | Baclofen, Carisoprodol, Chlormezanone, Chlorzoxazone, Cyclobenzaprine, Febarbamate, Mephenesin, Methocarbamol, Orphenadrine, Phenprobamate, Phenyramidol, Pridinol, Styramate, Tetrazepam, Thiocolchicoside, Tizanidine, Tolperisone |
| Directly acting | Dantrolene |
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