Carisoprodol

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (kar eye soe proe' dole)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Carisoprodol, 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?

Carisoprodol 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 carisoprodol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before taking carisoprodol,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to carisoprodol, meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), or any other drugs.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for allergies, coughs, or colds; muscle relaxants; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
  • tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking carisoprodol, call your doctor.
  • you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how carisoprodol affects you.
  • remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Carisoprodol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • clumsiness
  • headache
  • fast heart rate
  • upset stomach
  • vomiting
  • skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • difficulty breathing
  • fever
  • weakness
  • burning in the eyes


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

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.


Drug Category/Class

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Muscle Relaxants, Skeletal
  • Carbamic Acid Esters
  • Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting Agents
  • Muscle Relaxants
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inducers
  • Musculo-Skeletal System
  • Carbamic acid esters
Prescribed For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions.
Weight :260.33
Structure Carisoprodol
Generic Drug Carisoprodol prescribed For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions.
Formula

C12H24N2O4

Carisoprodol has 3 Brands listed


Aciprodol (350 mg)Carisol (350 mg)
Carisoma (350 mg)

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