Metaxalon

Metaxalon Brand names, Metaxalon Analogs

Metaxalon Brand Names Mixture

No information avaliable

Metaxalon Chemical_Formula

C₁₂H₁₅NO₃

Metaxalon RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/metax.htm

Metaxalon fda sheet

Metaxalon FDA

Metaxalon msds (material safety sheet)

Metaxalon Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Metaxalon Molecular Weight

221.252 g/mol

Metaxalon Melting Point

122 ^oC

Metaxalon H₂O Solubility

No information avaliable

Metaxalon State

Solid

Metaxalon LogP

1.603

Metaxalon Dosage Forms

Tablets (400 mg round, pale rose tablet and an 800 mg oval, pink scored tablet)

Metaxalon Indication

For the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions

Metaxalon Pharmacology

Metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

Metaxalon Absorption

The absolute bioavailability of metaxalone from Skelaxin tablets is not known.

Metaxalon side effects and Toxicity

LD₅₀=775mg/kg (Rat, oral); LD₅₀=1690 mg/kg (Mouse, oral). When determining the LD₅₀ in rats and mice, progressive sedation, hypnosis and finally respiratoryfailure were noted as the dosage increased. In dogs, no LD₅₀ could be determined as the higher doses produced an emetic action in 15 to 30 minutes.

Metaxalon Patient Information

Patient Information:

Use Metaxalone with caution. It may affect driving, operating machinery or other hazarous activities. Metaxalone may increase the effects of alcohol
and other central nervous system depressants.

If you have liver problems or you are breast feeding, discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking the Metaxalone.

Metaxalon Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals