Drug reference
mephenesin
Mephenesin congener · Skeletal muscle relaxant
Mephenesin congenerSkeletal muscle relaxant
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Primary site of action is the spinal internuncial neurone which modulates reflexes maintaining muscle tone.
Side effects
Common
gastric irritation (orally)thrombophlebitis (i.v.)haemolysis (i.v.)fall in BP (i.v.)
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10