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Chlorzoxazone – Parafon Forte

Posted on 15 August 2010. Tags: , ,

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  • Generic name = Chlorzoxazone (klor zox’ a zone)

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  • Trade name = Parafon Forte DSC
  • Class = muscle relaxant
  • MOA
    • Centrally-acting
  • Dosing
    • 250, 500-mg pills (generic)
    • 250-500 mg tid/qid
    • Max dose:  750 mg/dose
    • Adequate trial period:  4 weeks
  • Note:
    • Hepatic dosing
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