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cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride

A centrally acting muscle relaxant, chemically similar to amitriptyline hydrochloride with antidepressant activity. The exact mechanism of action of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride has not been fully determined. However, it primarily acts at the brain stem to reduce tonic somatic motor activity, influencing both gamma and alpha motor neurons. This leads to a reduction in muscle spasms.
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Synonym:cloben
novo-cycloprine
US brand name:Cycloflex
Flexeril
Flexiban
Code name:FR2100873
Chemical structure:1-propanamine, 3-(5H-dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride
10,11delta-amitriptyline hydrochloride
3-(5H-dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten-5-ylidene)propyl(dimethyl)ammonium chloride
NSC code:169900
173379
78206
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