Methocarbamol

Methocarbamol Brand names, Methocarbamol Analogs

Methocarbamol Brand Names Mixture

No information avaliable

Methocarbamol Chemical_Formula

C₁₁H₁₅NO₅

Methocarbamol RX_link

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

Methocarbamol fda sheet

Methocarbamol FDA

Methocarbamol msds (material safety sheet)

Methocarbamol Synthesis Reference

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Methocarbamol Molecular Weight

241.241 g/mol

Methocarbamol Melting Point

93 ^oC

Methocarbamol H₂O Solubility

7200 mg/L

Methocarbamol State

Solid

Methocarbamol LogP

0.118

Methocarbamol Dosage Forms

Liquid (100 mg/mL in 10 mL vials); Tablet (500 mg and 750 mg) for oral administration

Methocarbamol Indication

For use as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Methocarbamol Pharmacology

Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. It is structurally related to guaifenesin. Methocarbamol's exact mechanism of causing skeletal muscle relaxation is unknown. It is thought to work centrally, perhaps by general depressant effects. It has no direct relaxant effects on striated muscle, nerve fibers, or the motor endplate. It will not directly relax contracted skeletal muscles. The drug has a secondary sedative effect.

Methocarbamol Absorption

Rapid. Onset of action is about 30 minutes after oral administration.

Methocarbamol side effects and Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include blurred vision, coma, drowsiness, low blood pressure, nausea, and seizures.

Methocarbamol Patient Information