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Definition of Meprobamate

1. Noun. A sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety.

Definition of Meprobamate

1. Noun. (pharmacy) A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug. ¹

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Definition of Meprobamate

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Medical Definition of Meprobamate

1. 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 susperseded by the benzodiazepines. Pharmacological action: anti-anxiety agents, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, central, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 1,3-Propanediol, 2-methyl-2-propyl-, dicarbamate (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Meprobamate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Drugs of Abuseedited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1997)
"meprobamate meprobamate was introduced as an antianxiety agent in 1955 and is prescribed primarily to treat anxiety, tension and associated muscle spasms. ..."

2. Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Research (1991): The Third Triennial Report to edited by MaryLouise Embrey, Christine R. Hartel (1999)
"... but interactive, recognition sites for GABA, the benzodiazepines, barbiturates and meprobamate (and also, possibly ethanol) (cf. Snyder, 1989). ..."

3. Drugs of Abuse (1996)edited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1996)
"meprobamate meprobamate was introduced as an antianxiety agent in 1955 and is prescribed primarily to treat anxiety, tension and associated muscle spasms. ..."

4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Paper, 44 F. The Response to meprobamate—A Predictive Analysis. JR Wittenborn. Raven, New York, 1970. 128 pp. $5.95. Science and Morality in Medicine. ..."

5. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Induction of liver enzymes has been shown to increase the metabolism of imipramine, meprobamate, oestrogens, pentazocine, phenylbutazone, theophylline and ..."

6. Cocaine: Pharmacology, Effects, and Treatment of Abuse edited by John Grabowski (1994)
"Olds, J., and Travis, RP Effects of chlorpromazine, meprobamate, pentobarbital and morphine on self-stimulation. J Pharmacol Exper Therap, 128:397-404, ..."

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