Carisoprodol is a substance present in some muscle relaxant medications, such as Trilax, Mioflex, Tandrilax and Torsilax, for example. The drug should be taken orally and indicated in cases of muscle twists and contractures, since it acts by relaxing and causing sedation in the muscles, so that the pain and inflammation decrease.
The use of carisoprodol should be recommended by the doctor and is contraindicated for pregnant women and lactating women, since carisoprodol can cross the placenta and be found in high concentrations in breast milk.
The value varies according to the drug that carisoprodol composes. In the case of Trilax, for example, the box of 30mg with 20 pills or 30mg with 12 pills can vary between R $ 14 and R $ 30.00.
What is it for
Carisoprodol is used mainly as a muscle relaxant and can also be indicated:
- Muscle spasmsMuscular contractures; Rheumatism; Gout; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Dislocation; Sprain.
Carisoprodol takes about 30 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours. It is recommended to administer 1 carisoprodol tablet every 12 hours or according to medical advice.
Side effects
The use of carisoprodol can cause some side effects, the main ones being pressure drop when changing position, drowsiness, dizziness, vision changes, tachycardia and muscle weakness.
Contraindications
Carisoprodol should not be used by people with liver or kidney failure, a history of allergic reactions to carisoprodol, depression, peptic ulcers and asthma. In addition, its use is not indicated for pregnant or lactating women, as this substance is able to cross the placenta and pass into breast milk, and can be found in high concentrations in milk.
