meprobamate /miprō″bəmāt/ , an antianxiety agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in treatment of anxiety and tension. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Intermittent porphyria, CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, pregnancy, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to the chemically related drug carisoprodol prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the most serious adverse effects are exacerbation of intermittent porphyria, augmentation of effects of other central nervous system depressants, and various allergic reactions. Drowsiness and ataxia commonly occur.
