Soma 350mg

Description

Soma 350mg is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant designed for the treatment of short-term acute musculoskeletal pain. Soma 350mg, combined with rest and physical therapy, offers optimal results for pain management.

It is a brand medicine for Carisoprodol and works within 30 minutes of intake. It is a commonly prescribed, noncontrolled analgesic approved by the FDA for medical use.

Benefits of Taking Soma 350 mg

The muscle-relaxing property of Soma 350 mg is effective in helping manage acute skeletomuscular pain from muscle spasms and sprains.

It also improves the following conditions-

• Pain and discomfort associated with menstrual cramps, Lower back pain, and migraine.
• It can help a person sleep better.
• The use of the Soma pill for anxiety can be beneficial.
• Doctors also prescribe Soma 350mg for pain caused by poor posture, cuts, and injuries.

Mechanism of Action

The Soma 350 mg acts on the central nervous system and does not directly work on the person’s skeletal muscle. On reaching the body, Carisoprodol is metabolized in the liver to form meprobamate and is eliminated by the kidney as urine.

The half-life of Soma 350 mg is 2 hours, and it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the peak plasma concentration.

The muscle relaxer helps relieve body pain by blocking the pain signals from the affected part of the body from reaching the brain receptor. It takes 30 minutes to start working and lasts 4 to 5 hours.

Soma 350 mg: Safe Administration

Taking the Soma 350 mg correctly ensures that the muscle relaxer can deliver the effect correctly. Taking the muscle relaxer as directed help avoid any side effect, drug interaction, and overdosing.

• The Soma 350 mg is an oral pill that should be directly swallowed.
• Taking Soma 350 mg tablet with a fatty meal does not impact its pharmacokinetics. Thus, it can be taken before or after having a meal.
•  The Soma 350 mg tablet should be taken whole and not broken or crushed.
• Do not take alcoholic beverages with the Soma pill.
• Avoid taking Soma 350 mg for over 3 weeks. As this can cause dependency and addiction.

Soma 350 mg Dosage Recommendation

Soma 350 mg is recommended for beginners or people suffering from mild or moderate body pain. The Soma 350 mg can be taken 3 to 4 times daily with a dosage gap of 5 to 6 hours between them.

Dosage modification is recommended for people with renal and hepatic impairment.

Overdose – The maximum Soma dosage in a day is 1400mg, and it is not recommended to overdose.

Overdosing on the Soma pill can result in severe health issues such as shallow breathing, blurred vision, inability to move your legs or arms, seizures, hallucinations, confusion, and dizziness.

Missed Dose – Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for your next dose, then you can skip your missed dose.

Precautions & Warnings

• People with impaired renal or hepatic function should consult a doctor before taking Soma 350mg.
• Pregnant and lactating women should seek medical advice before using Soma 350mg.
• Soma 350 mg is not recommended for individuals under 17 or over 65 years.
• Avoid using other medications and supplements with Soma pills to avoid drug interaction.

Soma 350 mg Side Effects

The common side effects of Soma 350 mg include headache, dizziness, and drowsiness. Studies suggest that about 17% of people experience sedation. It may also impair the physical and mental ability to perform tasks requiring mental alertness, such as using heavy machinery and driving.

Some other common side effects of taking Soma 350 mg include headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation.

It is advisable to discontinue the treatment if you experience seizures, palpitation, muscle stiffness, loss of coordination, hallucination, agitation, and blurry vision.