Soma

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Musculoskeletal pain

Soma Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Carisoprodol 350mg; tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Muscle relaxant (central).

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How Supplied

Tabs—100

Manufacturer

Soma Indications

Indications

Relief of acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Soma Dosage and Administration

Adult

≥16yrs: 250mg–350mg 3 times daily and at bedtime. Max 2–3 weeks.

Children

<16yrs: not established.

Soma Contraindications

Contraindications

Porphyria.

Soma Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Soma Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Drug abuse. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Soma Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Soma Interactions

Interactions

Sedative effects potentiated by alcohol, other CNS depressants. May be potentiated by CYP2C19 inhibitors (eg, omeprazole, fluvoxamine). May be antagonized by CYP2C19 inducers (eg, rifampin, St. John's Wort).

Soma Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, GI upset, rash, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension; rare idiosyncratic reactions (see full labeling).

Soma Clinical Trials

See Literature

Soma Note

Not Applicable

Soma Patient Counseling

See Literature

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