Carisoprodol
ATC Code
M03BA02
Carisoprodol
Definition
A synthetic propanediol dicarbamate derivative and an adjunct in the treatment of painful muscle spasms, Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that relieves stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by muscle injuries. Its mechanism of action is not clear yet; perhaps due to its sedative actions. (NCI04)
Also known as CARISOPRODOL, Soma — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC M03BA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C28904 per NCIT
- SCTID 25076002 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387133006 per RXNORM
- UNII 21925K482H per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Myositis disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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