Carisoprodol

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Soma

Pharmacological Mechanism

Skeletal muscle relaxant — pro-drug largely converted to meprobamate (a Schedule IV barbiturate-like sedative). Schedule IV; abuse potential + physical dependence are concerns. Outpatient acute musculoskeletal pain only short-term.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 8h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 250mg (Range: 250 - 350 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous
• musculoskeletal