Soma

Soma (Carisoprodol) is an oral drug belonging to the class of painkillers that is applied in patients suffering from excessive muscle rigidness and spasms in muscles.

Drug Name

Trade Mark Name: Soma
Generic Name: Carisoprodol

Drug Uses

Soma is a muscle relaxant applied in patients suffering from pain, rigidness and unpleasant sensations in muscles caused by strenuous exertions or muscle wrenches.

How Taken

Take Soma as recommended by your doctor and see the inlay instructions for more accurate dosage information. Most patients take Soma 3 times per day, which includes 1 dose before your bedtime. By one dose is meant 350 mg tablet. To avoid developing adverse side effects such as indigestion or heartburn make sure that you take the medication together with your meals or a glass of milk. Soma is not intended for the use of patients younger than 12 years of age.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Soma is a muscle relaxant; the effect of the drug is achieved through blocking the communication among the nerves in the brain reticular formation and those of the spinal cord.