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Definition of Orphenadrine

1. Noun. A skeletal muscle relaxant (trade name Norflex) used to treat severe muscle strain and Parkinsonism.

Definition of Orphenadrine

1. Noun. An anticholinergic drug of the ethanolamine antihistamine class, closely related to diphenhydramine, used to treat painful muscle spasm and some aspects of Parkinson's disease. ¹

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Medical Definition of Orphenadrine

1. A muscarinic antagonist used to treat drug-induced parkinsonism and to relieve pain from muscle spasm. Pharmacological action: antiparkinson agents, muscle relaxants, central, muscarinic antagonists, parasympatholytics. Chemical name: Ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-((2-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy)- (12 Dec 1998)

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