Drug Summary

  Drug name:  methocarbamol
  Chemical name:  Methazolamide
  Formula:  C₁₁H₁₅NO₅
  Weight:   241.2405
  CAS no:  532-03-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00423
  Description:  A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)
  Indication:  For use as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.