Methocarbamol is a chemical medication primarily used to treat conditions related to muscle tension and spasms.
Basic Information
English Name: Methocarbamol
Molecular Formula: C11H15NO5
Molecular Weight: 241.24
CAS Number: 532-03-6
Pharmacological Action
Methocarbamol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that selectively acts on the central nervous system, particularly on neurons in the spinal cord. It inhibits neural reflexes associated with skeletal muscle spasms, exhibits anticonvulsant effects against strychnine and electrically induced convulsions, and has analgesic, pain-relieving, and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, Methocarbamol possesses sedative effects, helping to alleviate discomfort caused by muscle tension and spasms.
Indications
Methocarbamol is primarily used to treat the following conditions:
Joint and muscle sprains
Lumbar muscle strain
Sciatica
Ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Pain control after cosmetic surgery
Severe neurological disorders and skeletal muscle spasms
