Soma 350 mg

Overview of Soma Drug

Soma is a branded medicine that contains Carisoprodol generic drug as an active ingredient. It is a prescription drug that is used for treating muscle spasms in individuals. The Soma drug is available in the form of white round oral pills with SOMA 350 imprinted initials. It belongs, to the Skeletal muscle relaxants drug class. The generic variant of medicine was approved in 1959 and sold under the trade name of Soma.

The medicine falls under the Schedule IV Controlled Substance Act in the USA. Meanwhile, there are similar drugs of Soma, which treat the back problems, including the Soma 350 mg drug. Such medicines are Diazepam, Flexeril, Cyclobenzaprine, baclofen etc. Although, the dosages’ strength of Soma medicine varies in colors and imprinted initials as well as available in two forms tablets and pills.

The US-based Meda Pharmaceuticals company develops this back pain reliever. Individuals who are between age 16 to 64 years old and suffering from back pain discomfort can take this drug after getting a prescription from a qualified doctor. The medicine is not admissible for those who are younger than 16 years old.

Dosage Strength of Soma Medication

• Soma 250 mg (oral round pill)
• Soma 350 mg (oral round pill)
• Soma compound 200 mg (round oral pill)
• Soma compound with codeine 325 mg (oral oval pill)

The Function of Soma 350 mg Drug:

Soma primarily works on Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors of the brain to control muscle spasm pain. It modified the activity between the spinal cord and brain neurons. Similar to benzodiazepines inhibiting interneuronal activity in the decreasing reticular activating system and the spinal cord.

The medicine blocks the neurotransmission through the neuromuscular junction at nicotinic receptors, thus, it decreases the skeletal muscle tone. The half life of Soma is 2 to 3 hours, however, it stays active in the body for 11 hours.

Uses of Soma 350 mg Pill:

It is a Pain relief medication, used to manage the pain that caused by muscle injuries and spasms. It works in the brain and in the nerves and blocks the pain sensations.

Side Effects:

• Unusual stool
• Confusion
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Cold Sweats
• Cough
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Shortness in breathing
• Dark urine
• Weakness in body
• Mood swings
• Loss of consciousness
• Frequent urination
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Burning sensation in urination

Precautions

• After consuming the drug, take a rest for a while.
• Do not suggest the pill to other persons without prescription.
• Place the pills as per the directed temperature given on the product label.
• Consider take a pill thrice a day and make sure not exceed the dose.
• Pregnant women should take this medicine when it is urgent and after getting confirmation from a doctor.
• Individuals, make sure not to use it for more than three weeks.
• Drug can be habit-forming so, do not use it for a longer period.
• Individuals below 16 years of age are not allowed to take the medicine.
• When the medication period about to completion, slowly decreases the dose of drug.
• If one experiencing side effects seek medical assistance immediately.