Carisoma Compound Tablet
About Carisoma Compound Tablet
Carisoma tablet, a prodrug related to meprobamate, is composed of Carisoprodol, Caffeine and Paracetamol. It is a centrally acting muscle relaxant of carbamate class. It is used to treat problems related to skeletal muscle such as pain or injury.
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 consumption 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.
What are the uses of Carisoma Compound Tablet
Muscle Pain
What are the contraindications of Carisoma Compound Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Carisoma Compound Tablet ?
Headache
Key highlights of Carisoma Compound Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Use of this medicine with alcohol may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
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.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
This drug is composed of Carisoprodol, Caffeine and Paracetamol. Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant, which acts centrally. However, the mechanism of action for such a medication is not that clear. Doctors feel that the effects of the drug is due to the meprobamate and primary metabolite. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and is one of the most common psychoactive drugs. Paracetamol is a pain relief medication that selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever.
What are the interactions of Carisoma Compound Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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This drug interacts with Alcohol, Amitriptyline, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines and others.
FAQs about Carisoma Compound Tablet
Ques : What is Carisoma Compound Tablet?
Ans : Carisoma has Caffeine, Carisoprodol and Paracetamol as active ingredients present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the blood flow across the skin. It is used to avoid muscle pain, fatigue, cerebral palsy and orthostatic hypotension symptoms.
Ques : What are the uses of Carisoma Compound Tablet?
Ans : Carisoma is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like muscle pain, fatigue.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Carisoma Compound Tablet?
Ans : Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, headache and others.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Carisoma Compound Tablet?
Ans : Carisoma compound tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
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