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PubChem
Name: Carisoprodol
PubChem Compound ID: 2576
Description: A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)
Molecular formula: C12H24N2O4
Molecular weight: 260.33 g/mol
Synonyms:
Carisol; MLS000028401; Coprobate; 78-44-4; Flexidon; Caprodat; Carsodol; Flexartel; Muslax; Carisoma.
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Identification
Name: Carisoprodol
Name (isomeric): DB00395
Drug Type: small molecule
Description: A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)
Synonyms:
Isoprothane; Carisoprodatum; Carisoprodate; Isoprotane; Isomeprobamate
Brand: Arusal, Soma, Miolisodal, Scutamil-C, Mioartrina, Carisoma, Flexal, Chinchen, Skutamil, Apesan, Mioratrina, Flexagilt, Atonalyt, Neotica, Mioril, Artifar, Somanil, Meprodat, Fibrosona, Flexidon, Muslax, Flexagit, Listaflex, Flexartal, Nospasm, Sanoma, Caridolin, Relasom
Category: Muscle Relaxants, Central, Muscle Relaxants, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
CAS number: 78-44-4
Pharmacology
Indication: For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions.
Pharmacology: Carisoprodol is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. One of its metabolites, meprobamate, is available as an anxiolytic agent.
Mechanism of Action:
Carisoprodol is a central nervous system depressant that acts as a sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant. Rather than acting directly on skeletal muscle, carisoprodol interrupts neuronal communication within the reticular formation and spinal cord, resulting in sedation and alteration in pain perception. Its exact mechanism of action is not yet kno...
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Protein binding: 60%
Biotransformation: Hepatic. Metabolized in the liver via the cytochrome P450 oxidase isozyme CYP2C19.
Route of elimination: Carisoprodol is eliminated by both renal and non-renal routes.
Half Life: 8 hours
Clearance: oral cl=0.772 L/hour/kg [Women] oral cl=0.38 L/hour/kg [Men]
Toxicity: Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, giddiness, nausea, indigestion, or rash. Other adverse effects attributed to therapeutic use of carisoprodol include dizziness, irritability, insomnia, diplopia, temporary loss of vision, ataxia, weakness, headache, and dysarthria. Non-CNS adverse effects include gastrointestinal complaints, tachycardia, and postural hypotension. Patients sensitive to sulfites or tartrazine may experience wheezing, allergic rashes including erythema multiforme, or anaphylaxis after using some preparations of carisoprodol which contain such additives
Affected organisms: Humans and other mammals
Interactions
Food interaction:
Avoid alcohol.
Take without regard to meals.
Drug interaction:
IsoniazidStrong CYP2C19 inhibitors such as isoniazid may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates such as carisoprodol. Consider an alternative for one of the interacting drugs in order to avoid toxicity of the substrate. Some combinations are specifically contraindicated by manufacturers. Suggested dosage adjustments are also offered by some manufacturers. Please review applicable package inserts. Monitor for increased effects of the CYP substrate if a CYP inhibitor is initiated/dose increased, and decreased effects if a CYP inhibitor is discontinued/dose decreased.
FluconazoleStrong CYP2C19 inhibitors such as fluconazole may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates such as carisoprodol. Consider an alternative for one of the interacting drugs in order to avoid toxicity of the substrate. Some combinations are specifically contraindicated by manufacturers. Suggested dosage adjustments are also offered by some manufacturers. Please review applicable package inserts. Monitor for increased effects of the CYP substrate if a CYP inhibitor is initiated/dose increased, and decreased effects if a CYP inhibitor is discontinued/dose decreased.
DroperidolDroperidol may enhance the CNS depressant effect of carisoprodol. Consider dose reductions of droperidol or of other CNS agents with concomitant use.
MethotrimeprazineCarisoprodol, a CNS depressant, may enhance the CNS depressant effect of methotrimeprazine. Methotrimeprazine may enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants like carisoprodol. Reduce the dosage of CNS depressants by 50% with initiation of concomitant methotrimeprazine therapy. Further CNS depressant dosage adjustments should be initiated only after clinically effective methotrimeprazine dose has been established. Monitor for increased CNS depression with concomitant therapy.
ModafinilStrong CYP2C19 inhibitors such as modafinil may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates such as carisoprodol. Consider an alternative for one of the interacting drugs in order to avoid toxicity of the substrate. Some combinations are specifically contraindicated by manufacturers. Suggested dosage adjustments are also offered by some manufacturers. Please review applicable package inserts. Monitor for increased effects of the CYP substrate if a CYP inhibitor is initiated/dose increased, and decreased effects if a CYP inhibitor is discontinued/dose decreased.
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