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