Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol is an active ingredient of the class «muscle relaxant».
Chemical compound
What it is used for
- Pain
- Spasm
- Tetanus
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle cramp
The injectable form of methocarbamol is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
How it works
- Carbonic anhydrase I inhibitor
Class: muscle relaxant
Common side effects
The following adverse reactions have been reported coincident with the administration of methocarbamol. Some events may have been due to an overly rapid rate of intravenous injection.
Who should not take it
ROBAXIN Injectable should not be administered to patients with known or suspected renal pathology. This caution is necessary because of the presence of polyethylene glycol 300 in the vehicle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Teratogenic Effects-Pregnancy Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with methocarbamol. It is also not known whether methocarbamol can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.
Methocarbamol and/or its metabolites are excreted in the milk of dogs; however, it is not known whether methocarbamol or its metabolites are excreted in human milk.
Interactions
Brand names
United States
Atmeksi · Robaxin · ROBAXIN-750
Canada
Robaxin
Other trade names
Delaxin · Forbaxin · Miolaxin · Neuraxin
Approval status
- US Food and Drug Administration
- prescription · since 1957
- Health Canada
- over the counter · marketed
- First approval anywhere
- 1957
Codes
- ATC
- M03BA03
- RxNorm CUI
- 6845
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1201117
- PubChem CID
- 4107
- UNII
- 125OD7737X
- Wikidata
- Q411456
Frequently asked questions
What is Methocarbamol used for?
Methocarbamol is used for: Pain, Spasm, Tetanus, Inflammatory myopathy, and Muscle cramp.
What kind of medicine is Methocarbamol?
Methocarbamol is an active ingredient of the class «muscle relaxant».
What are the brand names of Methocarbamol?
Brand names of Methocarbamol include Atmeksi, Robaxin, ROBAXIN-750, Delaxin, Forbaxin, Miolaxin, and Neuraxin.
Sources and licences
- ChEMBL (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0)
- openFDA / DailyMed (public domain)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada)