Clorfenesina

Clorfenesina Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Clorfenesina is a muscle relaxant. It blocks nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to the brain.

Trade Name Clorfenesina
Availability Discontinued
Generic Chlorphenesin
Chlorphenesin Other Names Chlorphenesin, Chlorphénésine, Chlorphenesinum, Clorfenesina
Related Drugs cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine, diazepam, methocarbamol, Flexeril, Soma
Type
Formula C9H11ClO3
Weight Average: 202.635
Monoisotopic: 202.039671925
Groups Approved, Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Clorfenesina
Clorfenesina

Uses

Clorfenesina is a phenol ether used to treat painful muscular conditions.

Used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. Investigated for use in trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux), a neuropathic disorder characterized by severe facial pain. Was investigated as a modulator of histamine release.

Clorfenesina is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Muscle Spasms

How Clorfenesina works

The mechanism of action of chlorphenesin is not well defined, and its effects are measured mainly by subjective responses. It is known that chlorphenesin acts in the central nervous system (CNS) rather than directly on skeletal muscle.

Toxicity

Symptoms of a chlorphenesin overdose include drowsiness and nausea.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

[Moderate] GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents.

Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol.

Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

Elimination Route

Rapid and complete.

Half Life

2.3-5 hours

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