aspirin/meprobamate - oral, Equagesic, Micrainin

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GENERIC NAME: ASPIRIN/MEPROBAMATE - ORAL (AS-pir-in/meh-PRO-buh-mate)

BRAND NAME(S): Equagesic, Micrainin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used for short-term treatment of pain with anxiety or tension from muscle/bone problems. This medication should not be taken for more than 10 days at a time. Your doctor may direct you to use a different medication when you still have pain but are not anxious or tense.This medication contains 2 drugs: aspirin and meprobamate. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by decreasing pain and swelling. Meprobamate is known as an anxiolytic. It works by affecting certain areas of the brain to help calm you and decrease anxiety and nervousness.

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