mephenesin

mephenesin
A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant; also available as m. carbamate.

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me·phen·e·sin mə-'fen-ə-sən n a crystalline compound C10H14O3 used chiefly in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions called also myanesin

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me·phen·e·sin (mə-fenґə-sin) a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, used for the treatment of painful muscle spasm; administered orally.

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