Emylcamate

Emylcamate (marketed as Striatran by Merck) is an anxiolytic and muscle relaxant. It was patented in the US in 1961 (US Patent 2,972,564) and advertised for the treatment of anxiety and tension. It was claimed to be superior to meprobamate, which was the market leader at the time. It is no longer prescribed.

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ATC Code:

  • N05BC03

Pubchem:

  • 6,526

CAS Number:

  • 78-28-4
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