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Carisoprodol
Latest prescription information about Carisoprodol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Carisoprodol
Pronunciation : kar-EYE-soe-PROE-dol
Therapeutic Classification : skeletal muscle relaxants
Trade Name(s):
India- Carisoprodol is available alone or in combination with analgesics as the following brands Carisoma Compound Tab, Carisoma Tab, Somaflam Tab. International- Soma, Soprodal, Vanadom. This medication is a muscle relaxant, for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral: 350 mg 3-4 times/day for up to 2-3 weeks. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, three times daily and before sleeping at night with or without food. Special Instruction : * It should be used only for acute treatment. *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, children <16 years, pregnancy, elderly. *It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *Avoid alcohol consumption while you are using this medication . Side Effects : Most common- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache. Central Nervous System- Clumsiness, irritability, sleeplessness. Heart- Fast heart rate, facial flushing, postural hypotension. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, and epigastric discomfort. Miscellaneous- Skin rash, difficulty in breathing, fever, weakness, burning in the eyes. *Avoid abrupt withdrawal. * Avoid dosage changes without your doctor's advice. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store at 15-30°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children. |
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