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Carisoma 350Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Carisoprodol
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Carisoma 350Mg Tablet

Carisoma 350Mg Tablet, a prodrug related to meprobamate, is a centrally acting muscle relaxant of carbamate class, used to treat problems related to skeletal muscle such as pain or injury. Other medical uses of this drug involve somnolence, euphoria, anxiolysis, muscle relaxation, sedation and analgesia.

Carisoma 350Mg Tablet, a central nervous system depressant, acts as a sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant. The drug interrupts neuronal communication within the reticular formation and spinal cord and thus helps in sedation and alters the pain perception, instead of acting directly on skeletal muscle.

Carisoma 350Mg Tablet is marketed as tablets of 250mg and 350mg. Medication involves oral ingestion thrice daily and at bedtime up to 2 to 3 weeks. This drug is recommended for short term usage as the evidences of effectiveness is inadequate for prolonged use and painful musculoskeletal conditions are usually of short time.

Before using the medicine, a physician should be informed regarding the taking of other drugs that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain and cough relievers, antihistamines, alcohol, other drugs for sleep or anxiety or other muscle relaxants.

Side effects of Carisoma 350Mg Tablet include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, allergic reactions, troubled breathing, confusion and others.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Carisoma 350Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Carisoma 350Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Carisoma 350mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Carisoma 350mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the class of a skeletal muscle relaxant, which acts centrally. However, the mechanism of action for such medication is not that clear. Doctors feel that the effects of this medication are due to meprobamate and primary metabolite of the active constituent.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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