CARISOPRODOL

Overview

CARISOPRODOL is a Schedule H drug.

Carisoprodol is a prescription medication used to relaxmuscles and relieve pain due to muscle spasms. Carisoprodol  belongs to a class of drugs called musclerelaxants, which help prevent muscle spasms without affecting overall muscle control.Carisoprodol  is usedtogether with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions  such as pain or injury.

Usage

CARISOPRODOL is generally used to treat: Muscle Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Carisoprodol  can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Carisoprodol, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Carisoprodol can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Carisoprodol, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

 

Symptoms of Overdosage

CARISOPRODOL over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Mood Swings, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Arms Inability To Move, Hallucinations

Common Side-Effects

CARISOPRODOL : Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

CARISOPRODOL : Febrile Convulsions, Anxiety, Vomiting, Heartburn, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Irregular Heartbeat, Fever, Difficulty Urinating, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

CARISOPRODOL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

CARISOPRODOL can interfere with: Porphyria, Alcoholism, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CARISOPRODOL is categorized as: SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS / MUSCLE RELAXANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CARISOPRODOL as Ingredient

CARISOMA 350MG TAB	CARISOPRODOL 350.0 MG
CARISOMA COMPOUND TAB	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CARISOPRODOL 175.0 MG, CAFFEINE 32.0 MG