Indications |
Oral Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: 350 mg 3-4 times daily for up to 2-3 wk. Elderly: Half of the usual dose. |
Contraindications |
Acute intermittent porphyria, hypersensitivity. Lactation. |
Warnings / Precautions |
Renal and hepatic failure, childn <12 yrs. Pregnancy. Should be used with caution in addiction prone individuals. |
Adverse Reactions |
Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, epigastric distress, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, Hypersensitivity reactions, rash. Potentially Fatal: Idiosyncratic reaction (rare). |
Drug Interactions |
Potentially Fatal: Potentiates alcohol and other CNS depressants. See Below for More carisoprodol Drug Interactions |
Mechanism of Actions |
Carisoprodol blocks interneuronal synaptic activity in the descending reticular formation and spinal cord resulting in skeletal muscle relaxation. Duration: 4-6 hrs. Absorption: Absorbed from the GIT (oral); peak plasma concentrations after 30 min. Distribution: Enters breast milk (significant amounts). Metabolism: Hepatic; yields meprobamate. Excretion: Via urine (as metabolites). |
Administration |
May be taken with or without food. |
Storage Conditions |
Oral: Store at 15-30°C. |
ATC Classification |
M03BA02 - carisoprodol ; Belongs to the class of carbamic esters. Used as centrally-acting muscle relaxants. |
Storage |
Oral: Store at 15-30°C. |
Available As |
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Carisoprodol
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