CARISOPRODOL (Soma) is used for treating discomfort associated with certain painful muscle conditions. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It works in the brain and spinal cord to relax the muscles. It also causes drowsiness.
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Soma
Generic name: Carisoprodol
Carisoprodol tablets
What are carisoprodol tablets?
CARISOPRODOL (Rela®, Soma®) is a muscle relaxant. Carisoprodol is used to relieve muscle spasms and pains associated with acute injuries. It should only be used for a short time and should be combined with rest, physcial therapy or other non-drug therapies. Generic carisoprodol tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
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.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
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 drug(s) may interact with carisoprodol?
alcohol
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like phenobarbital
cimetidine
isoniazid (INH)
medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies
medicines for HIV or AIDS
medicines for mental depression, anxiety, or emotional disturbances
medicines for pain
medicines for seizures (convulsions) or epilepsy
medicines for sleep
modafinil
omeprazole
other muscle relaxants
rifampin, rifabutin, or rifapentine
voriconazole
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):
dizziness
drowsiness
flushing (reddening of the skin)
headache
nausea, vomiting
What should I watch for while taking 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 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What is the shelf life of the drugs?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
