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
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
Chlorzoxazonum
Chlorzoxane
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
Clorzoxazone
5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
Chlorzoxazone
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
Clorzoxazona
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
Chlorzoxazon
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
Chlorzoxazona
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
Brand Names
Acetazone Forte C8
Parafon Forte
Gin Pain Pills - Tab
Lorzone
Parafon Forte DSC
Extra Strength Tylenol Aches and Strains
Parafon Forte C8 W Codeine Tab
Parafon DSC
Chlorzoxazone
Parafon Forte Tablets
Back-aid Forte - Tab
Acetazone Forte
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
T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS.
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