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Chlorzoxazone

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Definition: 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)     
Pharmacological Action Muscle Relaxants, Central 		Other names Parafon Forte DSC; Parafon; Paraflex; Ortho Brand of Chlorzoxazone; McNeil Brand of ChlorzoxazoneDrugs* : PARAFLEX; PARAFON FORTE DSC; CHLORZOXAZONE; STRIFON FORTE DSC
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
HIFENAC MR  0   *Acetaminophen *Chlorzoxazone Diclofenac/*analogs & derivatives. J Chromatogr Sci 2008 Aug;46(7):649-52
6-hydroxychlorzoxazone  1750-45-4   Chlorzoxazone/*analogs & derivatives. J Pharm Sci 1983;72(9):991

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