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
Chlorzoxazone
Chlorzoxane
Clorzoxazona
Clorzoxazone
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
Chlorzoxazonum
Chlorzoxazon
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
Chlorzoxazona
5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
Brand Names
Parafon Forte DSC
Acetazone Forte
Parafon DSC
Chlorzoxazone
Parafon Forte C8 W Codeine Tab
Back-aid Forte - Tab
Gin Pain Pills - Tab
Parafon Forte Tablets
Parafon Forte
Lorzone
Acetazone Forte C8
Extra Strength Tylenol Aches and Strains
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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