Meprobamate is used to treat anxiety disorders or for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Meprobamate is in a class of medications called tranquilizers. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Anxiolytics and Schedule IV controlled substances. Its therapeutic use is listed as antianxiety drugs and muscle relaxants. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Equanil, Miltown, Tranmep, Epikur, Erina and Hartol. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule IV). Its PubChem CID is 4064.
Meprobamate
| CAS No | 57-53-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H18N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.26 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [2-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-2-methylpentyl] carbamate |
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Meprobamate is used to treat anxiety disorders or for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Meprobamate is in a class of medications called tranquilizers.
The listed CAS number is 57-53-4.
The listed molecular formula is C9H18N2O4.
The listed molecular weight is 218.26 g/mol.
[2-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-2-methylpentyl] carbamate.
The source lists Equanil, Miltown, Tranmep, Epikur, Erina and Hartol.