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The pharmacological properties of 2-methyl-2-m-propyl-1, 3-propanediol dicarbamate (Miltown), a new interneuronal blocking agent.

BERGER, Frank Milan (1913 – 2008) nytimes.com

Publication Details

J. Pharmacol., 112, 413-23. 1954 CE.

Introduction of meprobamate, later used for the treatment of anxiety. Miltown was the first widely prescribed psychotropic drug.

Thematic Classifications

PSYCHIATRY › Psychopharmacology
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Entry Number#4962.4
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Author Bio Linknytimes.com ↗
External URLthe-pharmacological-properties-of-2methyl2mpropyl1-3propanediol-dicarbamate-miltown-a-new-interneuronal-blocking-agent