Mephenoxalone

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Mephenoxalone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
5-[(2-methoxyphenoxy)methyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one
Identifiers
CAS number 70-07-5
ATC code N05BX01
PubChem 6257
Chemical data
Formula C11H13NO4 
Mol. mass 223.225 g/mol
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Therapeutic considerations
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Mephenoxalone is a a muscle relaxant and a mild tranquiliser (anxiolytic) sold under the trade name Dorsiflex®.

Mephenoxalone inhibits neuron transmission, that will produce skeletal muscle relaxation by inhibits the reflex arc of skeletal muscle. As the effect of muscle relaxation, mephenoxalone affects mental condition and also a treatment for nervousness,anxiety,nervosity.