.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N05BC01 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N05BC01| name: | Meprobamate |
| ATC code: | N05BC01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Meprobamate is a carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic and was historically prescribed for the management of anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. Due to concerns over dependence, toxicity, and the introduction of safer alternatives, meprobamate is rarely used or marketed today in most countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for a typical adult based on published ranges in the literature, as no recent or robust source provides a full compartmental PK analysis.
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