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 Soma ®Generic Name: carisoprodol (kar eye soe PROE dole) Brand names Carisoprodol Why is this medication prescribed? Soma, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be used? Soma comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three times daily and at bedtime. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take soma exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. What special precautions should I follow? Soma, before taking.
Soma, what special dietary instructions should I follow? Soma may cause an upset stomach. Take soma with food or milk. Soma, what should I do if I forget a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. What side effects can this medication cause? Soma may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine? Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from moisture and heat (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. In case of emergency/overdose In case of overdose, call your local poison control center. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services. What other information should I know? Keep all appointments with your doctor. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. BRAND NAMES: Artifar; Caridolin; Carisoma; Chinchen; Flexartal; Muslax; Myolax; Neotica; Rela; Rotalin; Sanoma; Scutamil-C; Soma; Somadril (Foreign Brand names outside U.S. in italics) FOREIGN BRAND AVAILABILITY: Artifar (Greece) Carisoma (England; India) Myolax (Thailand) Sanoma (Germany) Somadril (Denmark; Norway; Sweden) CATEGORIES, BRAND NAMES CATEGORIES: Pain, musculoskeletal; FDA Approved 1959 Apr; Top 200 Drugs FDA Drug Classes: Skeletal Muscle Hyperactivity =============== October 20, 2000 Posted to Hunt-Dis by Ollivene The medication that David is taking is CARISOPRODOL. It is aSKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANT. INDICATIONS Carisoprodol is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Carisoprodol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual adult dosage of carisoprodol is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended. David takes one tablet at bedtime only. Remember each of us is different. What helps one my not help another. He is also taking prozak and buspar. I do not know why this med has helped him unless its because of the sedative prperties. just glad it does. ========================================================== What do carisoprodol tablets do? CARISOPRODOL (Rela®, Soma®) is a muscle relaxant. It relieves muscle aches and pains, but does not directly relax tense muscles. Generic carisoprodol tablets are available. What should my health care professional know before I take carisoprodol? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: .kidney disease .liver disease .porphyria .an unusual or allergic reaction to carisoprodol, carbamate, sulfite, tartrazine, or any other substance .pregnant or trying to get pregnant .breast-feeding How should I take this medicine? Take carisoprodol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If carisoprodol upsets your stomach, take the tablets with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What other medicines can interact with carisoprodol? No interactions with other medicines have been reported. Other medicines that cause drowsiness may have an additive effect if taken with carisoprodol. Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking carisoprodol? Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: .confusion .difficulty breathing .fainting spells .skin rash or redness .trembling .unsteadiness .unusual weakness or tiredness Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): .drowsiness or dizziness .flushing (reddening of skin) .headache .nausea, vomiting What do I need to watch for while I take carisoprodol? You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how carisoprodol affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy; avoid alcoholic drinks. Where can I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional. ========================================== DESCRIPTION Soma tablets are available as 350 mg round, white tablets. Chemically, carisoprodol is N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate. Carisoprodol is a white, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in acetone; its solubility is practically independent of pH. Carisoprodol is present as a racemic mixture. The molecular formula is C12H24N2O4, with a molecular weight of 260.33. Other ingredients include alginic acid, magnesium stearate, potassium sorbate, starch, tribasic calcium phosphate. Common soma misspellings: aoma, doma, osma, sama, sima, sma, soa, soam, som, somo, somq, soms, sona, spma |
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