What does "meprobamate" mean?

A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug.

What is a synonym for "meprobamate"?

Common synonyms include: equanil, meprin, miltown.

noun

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Noun

1
A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug. countable, uncountable
2
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety wordnet

From me(thyl) + pro(pyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).