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