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Princeton's WordNet
methocarbamol, Robaxinnoun
muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles (trade name Robaxin) used to treat spasms
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Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol, sold under the brand name Robaxin among others, is a medication used for short-term musculoskeletal pain. It may be used together with rest, physical therapy, and pain medication. It is less preferred in low back pain. It has limited use for rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral palsy. Effects generally begin within half an hour. It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.Common side effect include headaches, sleepiness, and dizziness. Serious side effects may include anaphylaxis, liver problems, confusion, and seizures. Use is not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because of risk of injury, skeletal muscle relaxants should generally be avoided in geriatric patients. Methocarbamol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. How it works is unclear, but it does not appear to affect muscles directly.
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methocarbamol
Methocarbamol is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants. It is used to relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and various other muscle injuries. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Methocarbamol is usually used alongside rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It comes in tablet form and also as an injection administered in a hospital setting.
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Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Methocarbamol
A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of methocarbamol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of methocarbamol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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