Drug Name
Soma (Carisoprodol)
Drug Uses
This drug is used to ease the pain, it enfeebles muscles, takes away bad pain and throes, helps to overcome twitch and uneasiness because of stress and wrenches.
How Taken
Adults should take one tablet, which is 350mg pill every four hours that is three times a day and before going to bed. It is not recommended to be used by teenagers younger than 12 years old. The drug should be taken with food or some kind of a drink to prevent the possibility of having problems with your stomach like upsetting it.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Soma is used to relax muscles. It works by intercepting signals from the spinal cord to the nerves.
Missed Dose
If it happens so that you fail to take the pill in time, do not worry, take it as soon as you can. You may take it with a delay of one hour, but in case you do not remember when it should be taken, just skip it and continue taking the pill according to the previous schedule without doubling the dose.
Storage
The drug should be stored at a place with average temperature of 15-30 degrees C (59 degrees). FStore at controlled room temperature 15 - 30 degrees C (59 degrees F).
Warnings/Precautions
You must no take Soma if you have a hereditary disease of body metabolism. When seeing a doctor to get a prescription do not forget to mention if you have kidney or liver disease as this may result in the changing of the dose of the drug.
If you are expecting a child you should consult your doctor on the question of taking the drug as it is not known precisely if it penetrates into the breast milk.
As this drug is not advised to be used by children of the age younger than 12 you should consult your doctor if you are breast feeding.
Possible Side Effects
To possible side effects belong giddiness, lack of muscular coordination, trembling, depression, headache, sleeplessness.
If t is the first time you will be using this drug be aware of the fact that allergic response might take place. It usually happens before the first and fourth dose.
Other side effects include skin redness, itching, eosinophilia.
The result of reaction of your body to this drug might also be fever, vertigo, eyes sore, anaphylactoid shock.
More Information
The drug might also be used in combination with other disease treatment means like special therapy to speed up the recovery process.
