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