Carisoma

Drug Name:

Carisoprodol 350mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Soma/Carisoma

Soma/Carisoma

Details

Purpose

Carisoprodol 350mg tablets are used for the treatment of moderate muscle pain inthe short term. The pills are used with the physical and rest therapy in the users. The medication comes under the international brand name of Soma and an Indian brand name of Carisoma.

How does it work?

Soma tablets work by relaxing the muscles in the user body which got injured.  It further bounds with the pain receptors in the brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Measures and precautions

  1. Carisoma tablets are prescribed for relaxing the muscle pains in the user body for short time.
  2. Consume the tablets orally as instructed by the concerned doctor. The medication should be taken as per the requirement of the patient.
  3. Carisoprodol 350mg tablets are not food-dependent medications. They can be consumed with or without food.
  4. Avoid crushing and chewing the tablets. Swallow it whole with water or fluids.
  5. The doses of carisoma tablets are based on the medical condition and response of users towards it.
  6. Read the instructions of the medication guide thoroughly to avoid any misconceptions.
  7. Before the usage of this medication, tell your doctor about any allergies you have or this medicine is causing any allergies. Consult the doctor for this case.
  8. Do tell your doctor about your medical history before the consumption of the medicine, especially the symptoms of liver and kidney problems.
  9. Carisoma tablets should be taken when needed during pregnancy. It should not be taken without a doctor’s consultation.
  10. Do not overdose on the tablets by yourself. It is strictly hazardous to health.
  11. Do not try to increase or decrease the doses of carisoprodol 350mg tablets on your own. Always seek the doctor’s approval for changing the doses of the medicine.
  12. Do not suddenly stop the usage of the tablets, as they can have serious withdrawal syndromes in the user body.
  13. If the side-effects persist, the doctor should be reported immediately.

Side-effects

  • Insomnia
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Headache
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Anxiety
  • Drug abuse symptoms
  • Rashes
  • Itching
  • Swelling of lips, face, and tongue

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with the opioid drugs and cough syrups like hydrocodone and codeine.  The Carisoprodol 350mg tablets also interact with alcohol, marijuana, and sleep disorder medicines like methocarbamol, cyclobenzaprine, diphenhydramine, certizine, etc. it is advised to not take the tablets with the above drugs.