Definitions for meprobamate
məˈproʊ bəˌmeɪt, ˌmɛp roʊˈbæm eɪtmeproba·mate

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1. meprobamate, Miltown, Equanil, Meprinnoun

   a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety

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1. meprobamatenoun

   A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug.

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1. Meprobamate

   Meprobamate—marketed as Miltown by Wallace Laboratories and Equanil by Wyeth, among others—is a carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug. It was the best-selling minor tranquilizer for a time, but has largely been replaced by the benzodiazepines due to their wider therapeutic index (lower risk of toxicity at therapeutically prescribed doses) and lower incidence of serious side effects.

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1. meprobamate

   Meprobamate is a type of medication classified as an anxiolytic. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, tension, and muscle spasm. This drug functions by slowing down the activity in the brain, allowing for relaxation and reduction in anxiety. It is a carbamate derivative and was widely used in the mid-20th century as a treatment for anxiety and insomnia until benzodiazepines that were safer were developed. Its use has significantly decreased due to potential side effects and the risk of dependency.

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1. Meprobamate

   Meprobamate is a carbamate derivative which is used as an anxiolytic drug. It was the best-selling minor tranquilizer for a time, but has largely been replaced by the benzodiazepines, due to their wider therapeutic index and lower incidence of serious side effects.

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1. Meprobamate

   A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation. Meprobamate has been reported to have anticonvulsant actions against petit mal seizures, but not against grand mal seizures (which may be exacerbated). It is used in the treatment of ANXIETY DISORDERS, and also for the short-term management of INSOMNIA but has largely been superseded by the BENZODIAZEPINES. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p603)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of meprobamate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of meprobamate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=meprobamate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Meprobamate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meprobamate
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5. ^ Wikidata
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