metaxalone

metaxalone
A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.

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met·ax·a·lone mə-'tak-sə-.lōn n a drug C12H15NO3 used as a skeletal muscle relaxant

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me·tax·a·lone (mə-taksґə-lōn) a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used in the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions, administered orally.

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