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Metaxalona [Spanish] Brand names, Metaxalona [Spanish] Analogs

Metaxalona [Spanish] Brand Names Mixture

  • No information avaliable

Metaxalona [Spanish] Chemical_Formula

C12H15NO3

Metaxalona [Spanish] RX_link

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

Metaxalona [Spanish] fda sheet

Metaxalona_[Spanish] FDA

Metaxalona [Spanish] msds (material safety sheet)

Metaxalona [Spanish] Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Metaxalona [Spanish] Molecular Weight

221.252 g/mol

Metaxalona [Spanish] Melting Point

122 oC

Metaxalona [Spanish] H2O Solubility

No information avaliable

Metaxalona [Spanish] State

Solid

Metaxalona [Spanish] LogP

1.603

Metaxalona [Spanish] Dosage Forms

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

Metaxalona [Spanish] Indication

For the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions

Metaxalona [Spanish] 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.

Metaxalona [Spanish] Absorption

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

Metaxalona [Spanish] 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.

Metaxalona [Spanish] 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.

Metaxalona [Spanish] Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals