Chlormezanone
Encyclopedia
Chlormezanone is a drug
used as an anxiolytic
and a muscle relaxant
.
Its use was discontinued in many countries in 1996, due to rare but serious cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis
.
Drug
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage.In pharmacology, a...
used as an anxiolytic
Anxiolytic
An anxiolytic is a drug used for the treatment of anxiety, and its related psychological and physical symptoms...
and a muscle relaxant
Muscle relaxant
A muscle relaxant is a drug which affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics...
.
Its use was discontinued in many countries in 1996, due to rare but serious cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare, life-threatening dermatological condition that is usually induced by a reaction to medications...
.
Chemistry
- Sterling Drug Inc., (1958).