methocarbamol brands

Molecular formula: C11H15NO5

The mechanism of action of methocarbamol is thought to be dependant on its central nervous system depressant activity. This action may be mediated through blocking spinal polysynaptic reflexes, decreasing nerve transmission in spinal and supraspinal polysynaptic pathways, and prolonging the refractory period of muscle cells. Methocarbamol has been found to have no effect on contraction of muscle fibres, motor end plates, or nerve fibres. Precise mechanism of action has not been determined. These agents act in the central nervous system (CNS) rather than directly on skeletal muscle. Several of these medications have been shown to depress polysynaptic reflexes preferentially. The muscle relaxant effects of most of these agents may be related to their CNS depressant (sedative) effects. /Skeletal Muscle Relaxants/

Source: PubChem (NCBI) · compound 4107