Indications - Carisoprodol is indicated for- The relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. Sedation and decrease anxiety in patients with severe pain. Used as an adjunct in physical therapy in injuries.
Dosage & Administration - Adults (18 years and older): The recommended dose of Carisoprodol is 250 mg three times daily and at bedtime (4 times daily). The recommended maximum duration of Carisoprodol use is up to two or three weeks. Caution should be taken in patients with renal and hepatic impairment and also with reduced CYP2C19 activity.
Side Effects - Common side effects are drowsiness, dizziness and headache.
Contraindications - Carisoprodol is contraindicated in patients with a history of acute intermittent porphyria or a hypersensitivity reaction to a carbamate such as meprobamate.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy category C. Maternal use of Carisoprodol may lead to reduced or less effective infant feeding (due to sedation) and/or decresed milk production. Caution should be exercised when Carisoprodol is administered to a nursing woman.