Metaxalone
In the US, Metaxalone (metaxalone systemic) is a member of the drug class skeletal muscle relaxants and is used to treat Fibromyalgia and Muscle Spasm.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0001665-48-1
Chemical Formula
C12-H15-N-O3
Molecular Weight
221
Therapeutic Category
Muscle relaxant
Chemical Name
2-Oxazolidinone, 5-[(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]-
Foreign Names
- Metaxalonum (Latin)
- Metaxalon (German)
- Métaxalone (French)
- Metaxalona (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Metaxalone (OS: USAN, BAN)
- AHR 438 (IS: Robins)
Brand Names
- Fenaplus-RX (Metaxalone and Diclofenac)
Modi-Mundipharma, India - Metadol (Metaxalone and Diclofenac)
East West, India - Metaxalone
Sandoz, United States - Skelaxin
King Pharmaceuticals, United States
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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