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| Soma is manufactured by : Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
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forms : Tablets |
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name : carisoprodol (kar-i-sop-roe-dole) |
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: Therapeutic - skeletal muscle relaxants (centrally acting) |
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!!! Do not confuse Soma with Soma Compound |
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Soma available forms : |
Tablets : 250 mg, 350 mg |
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Soma indications : |
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Soma action : |
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Soma relax the skeletal muscle, probably due to central nervous system depression.
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Therapeutic effects of Soma : skeletal muscle relaxation.
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Soma contraindications and precautions : |
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Soma (Carisoprodol) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity to carisoprodol or to meprobamate; porphyria or suspected porphyria.
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Use Soma cautiously in : severe liver or kidney disease; poorly tolerated due to anticholinergic effects; pregnancy, lactation or children under 12 years.
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Soma adverse reactions and side effects : |
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Soma side effects and adverse reactions can be : drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, tremor, agitation, irritability, headache, depressive reactions, fever, insomnia, syncope, tachycardia, facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, hiccups, asthmatic episodes, pruritus, rash.
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Soma dosage : |
- Oral administration (adults) : 350 mg of Soma 4 times daily.
- Oral administration (children 5-12 years) : 6,25 mg/kg 4 times daily.
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How to administer Soma : |
- Administer Soma with food to minimize gastro intestinal irritation.Take dose at bedtime.
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Useful advices on Soma : |
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Take Soma (Carisoprodol) exactly as directed.Missed doses should be taken within 1 hour, if not omit and return to regular dosing schedule.Please don't double doses.
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Comply with additional therapies prescribed for muscle spasm (rest, physical therapy, heat, etc.).
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Soma may cause dizziness or drowsiness.Avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known.
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Change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension.
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Avoid concurrent use of alcohol and other central nervous system depressants while taking Soma.
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Notify health care professional if signs of allergy (rash, hives, swelling of tongue or lips, dyspnea) or idiosyncratic reaction occur.
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Follow prescriber's orders regarding rest and physical therapy.
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Don't take Soma with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants.
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