Soma
or Carisoprodol is a medication used in the short-term treatment of
musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal pain is the pain affecting the bones,
joints, ligaments, and tendons of the body as a result of traumatic conditions
like falls and fractures or chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis.
Manifesting in the form of swelling, redness, and difficulty in moving a
particular part of the body, it can make it difficult for the patient to
conduct even simple motor activities or proceed with their daily activities. The
Use of Carisoprodol can provide symptomatic relief to the user and enable them
to lead a normal life.
How does Soma work on the body?
Unlike
other analgesics that act directly on the skeletal muscles, Soma is a centrally
acting skeletal muscle relaxant that works on the central nervous system to
cause a change in the interneuronal activity of the spinal cord and provide
relief from acute musculoskeletal pain. Additionally, it exerts its effects on
the GABAA receptors of the brain to exert its anxiolytic and sedative effects
and enable the patient to calm down and have a peaceful rest along with getting
relief from the pain.
What are the strengths and doses of
Soma?
Soma
is available in strengths of 250mg and 350mg in the form of round white
tablets. Buy Carisoprodol Online is the active ingredient of Soma tablets. Inactive
ingredients consist of croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, hypromellose,
magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, starch, and stearic
acid. The particular strength of Soma to be used is decided based on
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Intensity
of musculoskeletal pain
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Age of
the patient
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Treatment
plan of the medical practitioner
Soma is advised to be used
three times a day and once in the nighttime before bedtime for a maximum period
of two to three weeks. After that period it should be tapered down before being
completely discontinued.
How long does Soma stay in the body?
Soma has an onset of action
of thirty minutes and takes an hour or two to attain maximum plasma
concentrations in the body. It has a half-life of 8 hours and stays for 4-6
hours in the body. After that period, it is metabolized by the liver and
excreted through the kidneys in the form of urine and fecal wastes. Age of the
patient, preexisting metabolic disorders, and causative factors for
musculoskeletal pain with concomitant use of other medications alongside Soma
can delay the onset period and subsequently its duration in the system.
How to use Soma in a safe manner
For the safe use of Soma
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Use Soma
strictly as per the strength advised by the medical practitioner
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Swallow
it whole with water either before or after meals
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Do not
chew the medication or powder or crush it as it may lead to overdose symptoms
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Do not
use any other liquids like milk or juices with it
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Avoid
using alcohol or grape juice with the medication
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If you
observe any adverse reactions while using, discontinue the medication and get
urgent medical help
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After
using the medication, store it in a cool and dark place away from the reach of
children and pets