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