Methocarbamol (tablet)

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Methocarbamol (tablet)
File:Methocarbamol structure.svg
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Oral, intravenous
ATC code
Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismHepatic
Elimination half-life1.14-1.24 hours[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
DrugBank
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC11H15NO5
Molar mass241.241 g/mol

Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. Robaxin, Robaxacet, and Robax Platinum are trade names for products containing methocarbamol. It is structurally related to guaifenesin, and produces guaifenesin in the body as a metabolite.

References

  1. Sica DA, Comstock TJ, Davis J, Manning L, Powell R, Melikian A, Wright G. (1990). "Pharmacokinetics and protein binding of methocarbamol in renal insufficiency and normals". European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 39 (2): 193–4. PMID 2253675.