Saturday, February 17, 2018

Mephenesin- skeletal muscle relaxant

                                                     MEPHENESIN

Description: It is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It may be an NMDA receptor antagonist.

Uses: As an antidote for strychnine poisoning

Adverse Drug Reactions: Lassitude, drowsiness, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, hypersensitivity reactions.

Reference- Tripathi KD," Essentials of Medical Pharmacology", 7th edition, page no- 357.

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