A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation. Meprobamate has been reported to have anticonvulsant actions against petit mal seizures, but not against grand mal seizures (which may be exacerbated). It is used in the treatment of ANXIETY DISORDERS, and also for the short-term management of INSOMNIA but has largely been superseded by the BENZODIAZEPINES. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p603)

Descriptor ID	D008620
MeSH Number(s)	D02.241.081.251.510
Concept/Terms	Meprobamate Meprobamate Miltown Miltown Wallace Brand 2 of Meprobamate Méprobamate Richard Méprobamate Richard Richard Brand of Meprobamate Meprobamate Richard Brand Meprospan Meprospan Wallace Brand 1 of Meprobamate Tranmep Tranmep Reid-Rowell Brand of Meprobamate Meprobamate Reid-Rowell Brand Reid Rowell Brand of Meprobamate Visano Visano Kade Brand of Meprobamate Meprobamate Kade Brand Equanil Equanil Wyeth Brand of Meprobamate Meprobamate Wyeth Brand Sanofi Synthelabo Brand of Meprobamate Dapaz Dapaz Alter Brand of Meprobamate Meprobamate Alter Brand

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