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Carisoprodol Uses, Side Effects, and More

 Carisoprodol

Brand name:- carisoma , somaflam .

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Pharmacodynamic:-

Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that does not act directly on skeletal muscle but acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS). This drug relieves the painful effects of muscle spasm . A metabolite of carisoprodol, meprobamate, possesses both anxiolytic and sedative properties Label. Clinical studies have shown that this drug causes impairment of psychomotor performance in neuropsychological tests.

 Mechanism of action:- 

The mechanism of action of carisoprodol in relieving discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions has not been confirmed. In studies using animal models, the muscle relaxation that is induced by carisoprodol is associated with a change in the interneuronal activity of the spinal cord and of the descending reticular formation, located in the brain.
The abuse potential of this drug is attributed to its ability to alter GABAA function. This drug has been shown to modulate a variety of GABAA receptor subunits. GABAA receptor modulation can lead to anxiolysis due to inhibitory effects on neurotransmission.

used:-

Used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

 sides effects:-

Sleepiness, Headache, Dizziness.

 Dose:-  As directed by your doctor.

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