Equagesic

Equagesic

Equagesic (pronEng|ˌɛkwəˈdʒiːzɪk) is a combination drug indicated for short-term pain treatment accompanied by tension and/or anxiety in patients with musculoskeletal disorders or tension headache.

Composition

It combines [ [http://www.drugs.com/drug/equagesic/ equagesic/ drug information, equagesic/ side effects ] ]
*aspirin 325mg (for pain relief) and
*meprobamate 200mg (used here as a muscle relaxant).
* In some formulations [ [http://www2.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/showpreparation.asp?id=945 NetDoctor.co.uk - Information about drugs for Patients ] ] it is also quoted to contain ethoheptazine, an opioid analgesic.

Problems

Equagesic was discontinued in the UK in 2002, possibly because of more adequate drugs available. Specifically, meprobamate is more toxic than benzodiazepines, which are also useful as a muscle relaxant.

Martial artist Bruce Lee died of cerebral edema caused by allergic reaction to Equagesic, according to coroner examination.

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