A centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoea, 30th ed, p1202)
Synonyms
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
Chlorzoxane
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
Clorzoxazona
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
Clorzoxazone
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
Chlorzoxazonum
Chlorzoxazone
Chlorzoxazon
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
Chlorzoxazona
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
Brand Names
Chlorzoxazone
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Indication
For the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions.
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