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Not to be confused with Metolazone a diuretic.Metaxalone (marketed by King Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Skelaxin) is a muscle relaxant used to relax muscles and relieve pain caused by strains sprains and other musculoskeletal conditions. Its exact mechanism of action is not known but it may be due to general central nervous system depression. It is considered to be a moderately strong muscle relaxant with relatively low incidence of side effects.
