Taxonomic Notes: While subspecies taxonomy of Elephas maximus has varied among authors, the most recent treatment (Shoshani and Eisenberg 1982) recognizes three subspecies: E. m. indicus on the Asian mainland, E. m. maximus on Sri Lanka, and E. m. sumatranus on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
How Does It Work? Avapro is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers. As the name implies, the drug blocks angiotensin II receptors. This decreases the effectiveness of a chemical known as angiotensin II, which normally causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict).
MiltownÂ® is available as a 200 mg and 400 mg strength white tablet; EquanilÂ® is a 200 mg and 400 mg strength tablet; and EquagesicÂ® is a 200 mg strength two-layered, pink and yellow, round tablet (also contains aspirin). Drug Class: Carisoprodol: muscle relaxant, CNS depressant; Meprobamate: antianxiety, CNS depressant.Medicinal and Recreational Uses: Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant prescribed for the treatment of acute, musculoskeletal pain.he usual dose for meprobamate is one. 400 mg taken four times daily, or daily divided doses of up to 2400 mg. To control chronic pain, carisoprodol is often taken concurrently with other drugs, particularly opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other muscle relaxants.