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MEPROBAMATE (UNII: 9I7LNY769Q) (MEPROBAMATE - UNII:9I7LNY769Q)
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
MEPROBAMATE
MEPROBAMATE 200 mg
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Abbreviated New Drug Application
MEPROBAMATE- MEPROBAMATE TABLET ACTAVIS PHARMA, INC. ---------- MEPROBAMATE TABLETS USP REVISED: JUNE 2008 RX ONLY C-IV DESCRIPTION Meprobamate is a white powder with a _characteristic odor_ and a bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and alcohol, and sparingly soluble in ether. The structural formula of meprobamate is: C H N O M.W. 218.25 Meprobamate Tablets USP 200 mg and 400 mg for oral administration contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, starch (corn) and stearic acid. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Meprobamate is a carbamate derivative which has been shown in animal studies to have effects at multiple sites in the central nervous system including the thalamus and limbic system. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Meprobamate tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually do not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The effectiveness of meprobamate tablets in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. CONTRAINDICATIONS Acute intermittent porphyria as well as allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to meprobamate or related compounds such as carisoprodol, mebutamate, tybamate, or carbromal. WARNINGS DRUG DEPENDENCE 9 18 2 4 Physical dependence, psychological dependence, and abuse have occurred. When chronic intoxication from prolonged use occurs, it usually involves ingestion of greater than recommended doses and is manifested by ataxia, slurred speech, and vertigo. Therefore, careful supervision of dose and amounts prescribed is advised, as well as avoidance of prolonged administration, especially for alcoholics and other patients with a known propensity for taking excessive quantities of drugs. Sudden with Read the complete document