Drug reference
carisoprodol
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (Muscle Relaxants)
Mechanism of action
Not clearly known; may block interneural activity and depress polysynaptic neuron transmission
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Syncope
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to carisoprodol, meprobamate, mebutamate, tybamate History of acute intermittent porphyria
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is carisoprodol?
carisoprodol belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does carisoprodol work?
Not clearly known; may block interneural activity and depress polysynaptic neuron transmission
What are the common side effects of carisoprodol?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Orthostatic hypotension, Syncope
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