Methocarbamol

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Methocarbamol chemical structure Methocarbamol
[2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-propyl] aminoformate IUPAC name
CAS number 532-03-6	ATC code M03BA03
PubChem 4107	DrugBank APRD01102
Chemical formula	{{{chemical_formula}}}
Molecular weight	241.241 g/mol
Bioavailability
Metabolism	Hepatic
Elimination half-life	1.14-1.24 hours[1]
Excretion	{{{excretion}}}
Pregnancy category
Legal status
Routes of administration	Oral, intravenous

Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. Robaxin, Robaxacet, and Robax Platinum are trade names for methocarbamol. It is structurally related to guaifenesin, and produces guaifenisin in the body as a metabolite.

References and End Notes

• Methocarbamol The Elephant Formulary
• Alphabetical Listing of ATC drugs and codes (PDF) mSupply, by Sustainable Solutions. Katmandu, Nepal.

1. ^  Sica DA, Comstock TJ, Davis J, Manning L, Powell R, Melikian A, Wright G. "Pharmacokinetics and protein binding of methocarbamol in renal insufficiency and normals." European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 1990;39(2):193-4. PMID 2253675

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