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