Carisoprodol, also known as Soma, Pain-O-Soma, Prosoma, Carisoma, Somadril, Carisoprodol Watson, Somacid, Listaflex, and Vanadom, is a muscle relaxant in the pharmacological group of carbamic acid esters. Musculoskeletal pain, skeletal muscle spasms, stiffness, muscle injuries, strain, sprain, acute back pain, discomfort associated with short-term, painful musculoskeletal conditions, and other medical conditions can all be alleviated with rest and physical therapy. Off-label, it is also frequently used as a recreational drug. Carisoprodol can be prescribed as a single medication or in combination with other medications, such as psycholeptics, for monotherapy.
Medical and pharmacological categories:
Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants Analgesics Muscle relaxants Drugs for recreational use
Skeletal muscle relaxants Indications and applications:
Carisoprodol, also known as Soma, is a muscle relaxant that is meant to help adults who are experiencing acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions feel better.
Use limitations:
Should only be used for two to three weeks of acute treatment.
How to take the medication:
The recommended dosage is 250-350 mg three times a day, once before bed.
Overdosage:
Carisoprodol (Soma) overdose frequently results in CNS depression. Overdosage of Soma has been associated with coma, death, seizures, respiratory depression, hypotension, delirium, dystonic reactions, hallucinations, blurred vision, nystagmus, muscle incoordination, mydriasis, euphoria, rigidity, and/or headache. Carisoprodol intoxication has been linked to serotonin syndrome. Numerous carisoprodol overdoses have occurred alongside multiple drug overdoses (including alcohol, illegal drugs, and substances of abuse). Even when one of the drugs is taken at the recommended dosage, an overdose of this medication and other CNS depressants (such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and tricyclic antidepressants) can have additive effects. Both alone and in combination with CNS depressants, SOMA has been linked to fatal accidental and non-accidental overdoses.
Depending on the clinical signs and symptoms of the Soma overdose, basic life support measures should be started. Due to the risk of CNS and respiratory depression and subsequent aspiration, vomiting should not be induced. Volume infusion and, if necessary, vasopressor medications should be used to provide circulatory support. Intravenous benzodiazepines should be used to treat seizures, and phenobarbital can be used to treat seizures that come back. Tracheal intubation should be considered for airway protection and respiratory support in cases of severe CNS depression because airway protective reflexes may be compromised.
In patients with large overdoses who present early, are not exhibiting CNS depression, and can protect their airways, activated charcoal should be considered for decontamination in cases of severe toxicity.
Contact a poison control center for more information on how to deal with an overdose of Soma (Carisoprodol) pills.
Forms and strengths of dosage:
Soma (Carisoprodol) tablets, 250, 350, and 500 mg.
Carisoprodol (Pain-O-Soma, Prosoma, and Somadril) 350 mg and 500 mg tablets.
Contraindications:
Warnings and precautions:
Acute intermittent porphyria
Hypersensitivity reactions to carbamates like meprobamate
Seizures
Adverse reactions, and side effects:
May impair the ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery. Additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with other CNS depressants, such as alcohol. Cases of abuse, dependence, and withdrawal
Drowsiness, dizziness, and headache are the most common adverse reactions to carisoprodol (incidence greater than 2%).
Contact your local FDA if you suspect that Soma (Carisoprodol) tablets are causing an adverse reaction.
Interactions with drugs:
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and tricyclic antidepressants are examples of CNS depressants with additive sedative effects.