What is the brand name for Methocarbamol?
The brand name for Methocarbamol is Robaxin.
PTCE Top 200 · #121
Methocarbamol
Robaxin
Methocarbamol is the generic name for the brand-name drug Robaxin. It is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasm. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Methocarbamol ranks #121 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Methocarbamol |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Robaxin |
| Drug class | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | muscle spasm |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Methocarbamol used for?
Short-term adjunct for relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., muscle spasm).
What drug class is Methocarbamol?
Methocarbamol is a Skeletal muscle relaxant in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Methocarbamol
- arrow_rightDrowsiness
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightLightheadedness
- arrow_rightNausea
- arrow_rightBlurred vision
- arrow_rightHeadache
Major interactions
- arrow_rightAlcohol or other CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines) → additive sedation/impairment
- arrow_rightAvoid activities requiring alertness until effects known
Is Methocarbamol a controlled substance?
No. Methocarbamol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Methocarbamol (PTCE mnemonic)
RO-baxin RELaxes the BAcK — methocarbamol is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant. Drowsy, dizzy; safer than cyclobenzaprine in elderly; short-term use only.
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PTCE exam tip
Methocarbamol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant — sedation is the key counseling point, and it can harmlessly darken urine, a classic 'reassure the patient' item.
Methocarbamol FAQ
What is Methocarbamol used for?
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasm. Short-term adjunct for relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., muscle spasm).
What drug class is Methocarbamol?
Methocarbamol is a Skeletal muscle relaxant (CNS/Psych group).
Is Methocarbamol a controlled substance?
No. Methocarbamol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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