Treats | Muscle pain |
Quantity | 10 tablets per strip |
Contains | Carisoprodol |
Lasts | 4 to 6 hours |
Manufactured By | HAB Pharma |
How does it Work?
The exact way carisoprodol relieves discomfort from acute musculoskeletal conditions isn’t fully understood. It’s considered a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that doesn’t directly relax muscles. Carisoprodol’s primary metabolite is meprobamate, which is believed to work similarly to benzodiazepines. Meprobamate acts on GABA receptors and has both therapeutic effects and potential for abuse.
Uses
Pain management: Manages pain from traumatic injuries, such as fractures or sprains.
Recommended Dose
Side Effects
While using Pain-o-Soma 500 mg, be mindful of potential side effects that may arise. These include:
- Dizziness
- Tremor
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Drowsiness
- Inability to sleep (insomnia)
- Agitation
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Hiccups
- Depression
Serious effects:
- Twitching
- Agitation
- Sweating
- Shivering
- Nausea
- Hallucinations
- Seizure (convulsions)
- Loss of coordination
- Fast heart rate
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Muscle stiffness
- Diarrhea
- High fever
- Tunnel vision
- Sudden vision loss
- Feeling unsteady
- Confusion
- Fluttering in your chest
- Eye pain or swelling
- Blurred vision
- Very stiff muscles
- Fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats
- Profuse sweating
- Slurred speech
- Shortness of breath
- Tremors
- Arm or leg weakness
- Headache
- Passing out
- Trouble walking
- Lightheadedness
- Loss of coordination
- Seeing halos around lights
If you experience any severe or persistent side effects or notice any changes in your health, consult your doctor immediately.
Important Advisory
You should not consume Pain-o-Soma 500 mg if you have or had a history of:
- Allergic to carisoprodol, meprobamate, other medications, or any ingredients in carisoprodol tablets.
- Porphyria
- Seizures
- Liver disease
- street drugs consumption
- Alcohol consumption
- Kidney problems
- heart problems
Discuss the risks and benefits of taking carisoprodol if you’re 65 years or older. It’s generally not recommended for older adults due to safety concerns. Be aware that carisoprodol may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Medical Interactions
Pain-o-Soma pills may interact with other drugs, leading to side effects. Tell your doctor if you take any of the following:
- Aspirin
- Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam (Xanax) and Diazepam (Valium)
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Cough, Or Cold Medications
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Opioid Pain Medications
- Rifampin
- Sedatives
- Sleeping Pills
- St. John’s wort
- Tranquilizers
- Tricyclic Antidepressants like Amitriptyline and Doxepin.
Inform your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements. We also suggest you to avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as sleepiness and dizziness.
Storage Instructions
- Keep your medications in their original containers or packaging.
- Store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
- Make sure they’re out of reach of children and pets.
- Check the expiration dates regularly and throw away any expired or unused
References
- Soma (Carisoprodol) tablets for oral use – accessdata.fda.gov. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/011792s043lbl.pdf
- Conermann T, Christian D. Carisoprodol. [Updated 2023 Feb 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553077/
- Scholar, E. (2007) ‘Carisoprodol’, xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference, pp. 1–4. doi:10.1016/b978-008055232-3.61387-x. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978008055232361387X
- Jackson, K.C., Argoff, C.E. and Dubin, A. (2014) ‘Skeletal muscle relaxants’, Practical Management of Pain [Preprint]. doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-08340-9.00041-4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780323083409000414
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