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Carisoprodol
drug data and news
Carisoprodol drug data, resources, and news articles (when available). Onconews.org provides news on cancer research. This section, which includes profiles on medicines that may or not be cancer-related is in beta form. If things run smoothly we will be releasing a new format late in the summer of 2006.
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| Generic name | Carisoprodol | ||
| Brand Names/Synonyms | Apesan; Arusal; Atonalyt; Brianil; Calenfa; Caprodat; Carisol; Carisoma; Carisoprodate; Carisoprodatum; Carisoprodol; Carlsodol; Carlsoma; Carlsoprol; Carsodal; Carsodol; Cb 8019; Coprobate; Diolene; Domarax; Flexal; Flexartal; Flexartel; Flibol E; Isobamate; Isomeprobamate; Isopropyl Meprobamate; Isoprotan; Isoprotane; Isoprothane; Izoprotan; Mediquil; Meprobamate; Meprocon; Mioartrina; Miolisodal; Miolisodol; Mioratrina; Mioril; Mioriodol; Nospasm; RELA; Relasom; Relax; SCH 7307; Sanoma; Skutamil; Soma; Somadril; Somalgit; Somanil; Stialgin; Tonolyt Isopropyl Meprobamate | ||
| Indication | For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions | ||
| Sponsored links | Description | Not Available | |
| Pharmacology | Carisoprodol is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. One of its metabolites, meprobamate, is available as an anxiolytic agent. | ||
| Mechanism Of Action | 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. | ||
| Carisoprodol News (When available) |
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest Feb 3, 2006 Traffic stop leads to drug arrest Feb 3, 2006 Woman charged with acquiring prescription pills Jan 26, 2006 Weekend drug overdose highlights teen problem Nov 17, 2005 Island teens face drug charges Nov 21, 2005 Candidate faces hearing on charges related to pills Oct 21, 2005 Austin doctor, previously disciplined, caused patient's death ... Oct 10, 2005 Austin doctor, previously disciplined, caused patient's death ... 11 Oct 2005 Woman arraigned on drug charges Sep 1, 2005 Drug Loophole in Workers' Comp Aug 13, 2005 Folsom man faces charges in crash that left two dead Aug 10, 2005 Incident on casino boat leads to man's arrest Aug 19, 2005 Families fill hearing on fatal crash Aug 18, 2005 DEA bust nets Marrero druggist 06 Aug 2005 Abuse of Muscle Relaxant Prompts Regulatory Moves Jul 13, 2005 Drug indictments tossed -- Judge O’Farrell decision cancels ... Jul 25, 2005 Palliative Pain Management: When Both Pain and Suffering Hurt Jul 15, 2005 New drugs raising concern Jun 12, 2005 Prescriptions for pain get closer scrutiny in Louisiana Jul 4, 2005 On-Line Pharmacies Put To The Test Jun 30, 2005 Lawyers battling details in drug trials Jun 17, 2005 New drugs raising concern Jun 12, 2005 FDA Not the Big Bad Wolf... Jun 3, 2005 A company in disarray May 28, 2005 Lawyers battling details in drug trials Jun 17, 2005 Agents raid pain clinics, arrest owner, 3 doctors Apr 12, 2005 La. 'Pill Mill' Busted Apr 14, 2005 The Hartford's Annual Study Finds Cost of Drugs in Workers' ... Apr 18, 2005 The Blather guide to Drool Apr 16, 2005 Bank employee pleads innocent to fraud charges Mar 29, 2005 Evansville doctor loses state license Apr 6, 2005 Boy overdosed on muscle relaxants, autopsy shows Mar 2, 2005 Autopsy: Boy, 5, died of OD Mar 2, 2005 Autopsy: Boy, 5, killed by drugs Mar 3, 2005 Janesville School Board expels student for giving drug Feb 15, 2005 Duo face charges for pills Mar 4, 2005 | ||
| Dosage Forms | talets | ||
| Drug_Category | Muscle Relaxants; Skeletal Muscle Relaxants; ATC:M03BA02 | ||
| Absorption | Not Available | ||
| Interactions |
Interactions for Carisoprodol: No information provided. | ||
| Toxicity | 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 | ||
| Organisms Affected | Humans and other mammals | ||
| Chemical IUPAC Name | [2-methyl-2-(1-methylethylcarbamoyloxymethyl)pentyl]aminomethanoate | ||
| Chemical Formula | C12H24N2O4 | ||
| Molecular Weight | 260.33 g/mol | ||
| Smiles String | CCCC(C)(COC(=O)N)COC(=O)NC(C)C | ||
| Melting Point | 92-93°C | ||
| Water Solubility | 0.3 mg/ml | ||
| State | white, crystalline powder, having a mild characteristic odor | ||
| LogP/Hphobicity | 1.498 | ||
| Isoelectric Point | Not Available | ||
| Biotransformation | hepatic | ||
| Half Life | 8 hours | ||
| Protein Binding [%] | 60% | ||
| RxList Link | RXlist | ||
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| Drug Reference |
http://www.drugs.com/cons/Carisoprodol.html http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/carisop.htm | ||
| Drug Type | Approved Drug | ||
| Accession No | APRD00417 | ||
| CAS Registry Number | 78-44-4 | ||
| KEGG Compound ID | C07927 | ||
| PubChem ID | SID:10129 | ||
| PharmGKB ID | Not Available | ||
| SwissProt ID | Not Available | ||
| GenBank ID | Not Available | ||
| Drug ID Number [DIN] | 116629 |
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