Equanil

Q: What is Equanil used for?

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Chronic Pain, Anxiety Disorders, Musculoskeletal Diseases

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Equanil

Treatment for

Chronic Pain

What is Equanil

MeprobamateThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryMeprobamate is a drug used to reduce anxiety and help people relax. It is mainly used for short-term relief of insomnia, but has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines. In some cases, Meprobamate can also help prevent seizures, although this effect may not work for larger seizures. Meprobamate is a controlled substance in the United States.

Meprobamateis the brand name

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Equanil Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Meprobamate

1973

Effectiveness

How Equanil Affects PatientsMeprobamate is a drug used to reduce anxiety. It used to be the most popular anxiety-relieving drug but has since been replaced by benzodiazepines. It is less likely to make the user feel sleepy compared to similar drugs, but it can make generalized tonic-clonic seizures worse. Meprobamate can also be used as a sleeping aid, but it is only recommended as a last resort.

How Equanil works in the bodyMeprobamate works by binding to certain nerve cells in the brain, which leads to calming and pain-relieving effects. Scientists are not sure exactly how it works, but it is believed to act on the thalamus and limbic system of the brain, which are involved in controlling sleep, relaxation, and pain.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Equanil is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Musculoskeletal Diseases, Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Pain. The measure of dosage fluctuates as per the method of administration indicated in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Anxiety Disorders

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Chronic Pain

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Musculoskeletal Diseases

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Equanil has two contraindications, so it should not be utilized when encountering any of the ailments listed in the following table.Equanil Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Equanil.

Common Equanil Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of sedation and somnolence can be increased when Meprobamate is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Meprobamate is combined with Oliceridine.

Sodium oxybate

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Sodium oxybate.

Equanil Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on meprobamate can lead to a coma, muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, shock, fatigue, unresponsiveness, and even death in some cases. A single case study reported a successful survival after consuming 40 g of meprobamate.

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Equanil Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Equanil?

358 active trials are presently examining the potential of Equanil to alleviate Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Anxiety Disorders.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Chronic Pain

175 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Musculoskeletal Diseases

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Anxiety Disorders

206 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Equanil Reviews: What are patients saying about Equanil?

4.3Patient Review

1/12/2012

Equanil for Anxious

I've found 200mg of Equinil to be really effective in the past, but I stopped taking it a while ago because I thought it was no longer being manufactured. However, now that I see it's still an option, I'm going to look into getting a prescription again. It leads to much better days after a good night's sleep!

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Patient Q&A Section about equanil

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Equanil a tranquilizer?

"The drug Equanil is a tranquilizer used to treat anxiety for a short amount of time."

Answered by AI

What is Equanil used for?

"This action results in a reduction in anxiety.

This medication is for short-term use to treat anxiety and nervousness. It acts on certain centers in the brain to help calm the nervous system. This leads to a reduction in anxiety."

Answered by AI

Is meprobamate still prescribed?

"Meprobamate is no longer a commonly prescribed medication, but it is still available for purchase. Currently, only generic versions of the drug are available, as all of the brand products have been discontinued."

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What type of drug is Equanil?

"Meprobamate is a medication used to treat anxiety disorders or to provide short-term relief from anxiety symptoms in adults and children aged 6 and older. Meprobamate belongs to a class of medications called tranquilizers. Its mode of action is by slowing down brain activity to induce relaxation."

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