Definition: A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)
Other names Isopropylmeprobamate; Isomeprobamate; Isobamate; Carisoprodate; Wallace Brand 3 of Carisoprodol; Wallace Brand 2 of Carisoprodol; Wallace Brand 1 of Carisoprodol; Vanadom; Soprodol; Somalgit; Schein Brand of Carisoprodol; Mio Relax; GM Pharmaceuticals Brand of Carisoprodol; Forest Brand of Carisoprodol; Carter Horner Brand of Carisoprodol; Carisoma; Belmac Brand of Carisoprodol; Soma