Carisoprodol/aspirin

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Musculoskeletal pain

Carisoprodol/aspirin Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Carisoprodol 200mg, aspirin 325mg; tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Muscle relaxant (central) + salicylate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Indications

Indications

Painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Dosage and Administration

Adult

1–2 tabs 4 times daily.

Children

Not recommended.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Contraindications

Contraindications

NSAID allergy. Varicella or influenza in teenagers. Coagulation disorders. Porphyria.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Carisoprodol/aspirin Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Peptic ulcer. Gastritis. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Drug abuse. Monitor blood pressure, BUN, uric acid levels. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Carisoprodol/aspirin Interactions

Interactions

Alcohol, CNS depressants, oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, and plasma bound drugs (e.g., methotrexate) potentiated. NSAIDs, corticosteroids and oral anticoagulants increase risk of GI bleeding. Uricosurics antagonized. Urine alkalinizers or acidifiers decrease or increase, respectively, plasma levels of aspirin.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, drowsiness, GI upset or bleeding, rash, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension. Rare idiosyncratic reaction (see literature).

Carisoprodol/aspirin Clinical Trials

See Literature

Carisoprodol/aspirin Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Soma Compound.

Carisoprodol/aspirin Patient Counseling

See Literature