A centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoea, 30th ed, p1202)
Synonyms
Chlorzoxazona
Chlorzoxane
5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
Chlorzoxazone
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
Chlorzoxazonum
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
Clorzoxazona
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
Chlorzoxazon
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
Clorzoxazone
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
Indication
For the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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