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DRUG INFO
Metaxalone

Drug Name: Metaxalone


Indication: For the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions



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.

Mechanism Of Action: The mechanism of action of metaxalone in humans has not been established, but may be due to general central nervous system depression.

Drug Category: Muscle Relaxants, skeletal muscle; Analgesics; Hypnotics and Sedatives;

Brand Names/Synonyms: .Meta.Xalon; .Meta.Xalone; .Meta.Zalone; .Meta.Zolone; AHR 438; AHR-438; HSDB 3236; Metassalone [Dcit]; Metaxalon; Metaxalona [Inn-Spanish]; Metaxalona [Spanish]; Metaxalone; Metaxalone [Usan:Ban:Inn]; Metaxalonum [Inn-Latin]; Metaxalonum [Latin]; Metazalone; Metazolone; Methaxalonum; Methoxolone; Skelaxin; Zorane

Dosage Forms: Tablet

Absorption: Not Available

Interactions: DrugBank: Interactions for Metaxalone

Interactions for Metaxalone:


SKELAXIN may enhance the effects of alcohol, barbiturates and other CNS depressants.





Chemical IUPAC Name: 5-[(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]oxazolidin-2-one

Chemical Formula: C12H15NO3

Half Life: 9.2 (+/- 4.8) hours

Drug Type: Approved Drug

# Accession No: APRD00514

CAS Registry Number: 1665-48-1