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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C11H15NO5
Molecular Weight 241.2405
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of METHOCARBAMOL

SMILES

COC1=C(OCC(O)COC(N)=O)C=CC=C1

InChI

InChIKey=GNXFOGHNGIVQEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C11H15NO5/c1-15-9-4-2-3-5-10(9)16-6-8(13)7-17-11(12)14/h2-5,8,13H,6-7H2,1H3,(H2,12,14)

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Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including https://www.drugs.com/methocarbamol.html

Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. It is structurally related to guaifenesin. Methocarbamol's exact mechanism of causing skeletal muscle relaxation is unknown. It is thought to work centrally, perhaps by general depressant effects. It has no direct relaxant effects on striated muscle, nerve fibers, or the motor endplate. It will not directly relax contracted skeletal muscles. The drug has a secondary sedative effect. Methocarbamol is used for use as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Under the trade name Robaxin, Methocarbamol is marketed by Actient Pharmaceuticals in the United States and Pfizer in Canada.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
70.0 µM [Ki]
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
Robaxin

Approved Use

Robaxin® and robaxin®-750 are indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Launch Date

1957
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
21.3 mg/L
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
28.7 mg/L
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
52.5 mg × h/L
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
87.1 mg × h/L
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.14 h
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
1.24 h
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
52%
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
51.9%
1.5 g single, oral
dose: 1.5 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METHOCARBAMOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Overview

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
no
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Pharmacokinetics and protein binding of methocarbamol in renal insufficiency and normals.
1990
Focal seizure following enflurane.
1992 Jan
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: clash with Ala65 as a means for designing inhibitors with low affinity for the ubiquitous isozyme II, exemplified by the crystal structure of the topiramate sulfamide analogue.
2006 Nov 30
Patents

Patents

Sample Use Guides

Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm Oral: Initial dose: 1500 mg four times a day for the first 48 to 72 hours, up to a maximum dosage of 8 g/day for severe symptoms. Maintenance dose: 4000 to 4500 mg/day in divided doses. IV or IM: 1000 mg up to every 8 hours if necessary, not to exceed 3 g/day for more than 3 consecutive days except in the treatment of tetanus. A like course may be repeated after a lapse of 48 hours if the condition persists. Oral therapy should be instituted as soon as possible.
Route of Administration: Other
Unknown
Name Type Language
METHOCARBAMOL
GREEN BOOK   HSDB   INN   JAN   MART.   MI   ORANGE BOOK   USP   USP-RS   VANDF   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
ROBAXISAL COMPONENT METHOCARBAMOL
Common Name English
1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-(2-METHOXYPHENOXY)-, 1-CARBAMATE, (±)-
Common Name English
NSC-170960
Code English
(±)-3-(O-METHOXYPHENOXY)-1,2-PROPANEDIOL 1-CARBAMATE
Common Name English
DELAXIN
Brand Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [MART.]
Common Name English
ROBAXIN
Brand Name English
FORBAXIN
Brand Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [MI]
Common Name English
methocarbamol [INN]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [VANDF]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [JAN]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [USP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL COMPONENT OF ROBAXISAL
Common Name English
Methocarbamol [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [GREEN BOOK]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [USP-RS]
Common Name English
METHOCARBAMOL [HSDB]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C29696
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CFR 21 CFR 522.1380
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WHO-VATC QM03BA53
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WHO-VATC QM03BA73
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NDF-RT N0000175737
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WHO-ATC M03BA03
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WHO-VATC QM03BA03
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LIVERTOX NBK548286
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WHO-ATC M03BA53
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CFR 21 CFR 520.1380
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WHO-ATC M03BA73
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NDF-RT N0000175730
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FDA UNII
125OD7737X
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MERCK INDEX
m7322
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IUPHAR
6829
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CAS
532-03-6
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID6023286
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INN
776
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DRUG CENTRAL
1747
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PUBCHEM
4107
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DAILYMED
125OD7737X
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1412008
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EVMPD
SUB08852MIG
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WIKIPEDIA
METHOCARBAMOL
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1201117
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
208-524-3
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DRUG BANK
DB00423
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RXCUI
6845
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MESH
D008721
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NCI_THESAURUS
C29252
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SMS_ID
100000081453
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CHEBI
6832
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NSC
170960
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HSDB
3122
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