Chlormezanone
Chlormezanone
Chlormezanone (pronounced as klor-meh-zah-nohn) is a muscle relaxant that was previously used for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.
Etymology
The term "Chlormezanone" is derived from the chemical components of the drug: chlor- for chlorine, mez- for mezo, and anone for the ketone group present in its chemical structure.
Usage
Chlormezanone was primarily used to treat conditions such as muscle spasms, back pain, and tension headache. It was also used in the management of anxiety and tension states. However, due to concerns about its potential for causing severe liver damage, it was withdrawn from the market in many countries.
Mechanism of Action
Chlormezanone works by depressing the central nervous system, thereby reducing the intensity of muscle spasms and relieving pain. It also has mild sedative and anxiolytic properties, which help to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
Related Terms
- Muscle relaxant
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Muscle spasms
- Back pain
- Tension headache
- Anxiety
- Tension
- Liver damage
- Central nervous system
- Sedative
- Anxiolytic
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chlormezanone
- Wikipedia's article - Chlormezanone
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