How to Pronounce Orphenadrine (Norflex)

or-FEN-a-dreen
IPA: /ɔːr.ˈfɛn.æ.driːn/
Brand name: Norflex
or FEN a dreen
Orphenadrine is pronounced or-FEN-a-dreen

How do you pronounce Orphenadrine?

Orphenadrine is pronounced “or-FEN-a-dreen”. It has 4 syllables: or ‑ fen ‑ a ‑ dreen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “fen”.

How many syllables are in Orphenadrine?

Orphenadrine has 4 syllables: or ‑ fen ‑ a ‑ dreen.

What does Orphenadrine mean?

Muscle spasm, EPS. COPD maintenance, urinary symptoms

Word Parts

root orphen- diphenhydramine derivative
suffix -adrine muscle relaxant/anticholinergic

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (FEN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. "ph" is pronounced as "f" sound

Where You'll Encounter This

COPD maintenance, urinary symptoms. Blocks acetylcholine receptors. Used for COPD, overactive bladder, and movement disorders.

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