Carisoprodol is a substance in some muscle relaxants, such as Trilax, Mioflex, Tandrilax and Torsilax, for example. The medicine should be consumed orally and indicated in cases of twisting and muscle contractions, since it works by relaxing and causing sedation in the muscles, so that the pain and inflammation decrease.
The use of carisoprodol should be recommended by the physician and contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, since carisoprodol may cross the placenta and be found in high concentrations in breast milk.
The value varies according to the drug that carisoprodol makes up. In the case of Trilax, for example, the box of 30mg with 20 tablets or 30mg with 12 tablets can vary between R $ 14 and R $ 30.00.
What is it for
Carisoprodol is mainly used as a muscle relaxant, and may also be indicated:
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle contractures;
- Rheumatism;
- Drop;
- Rheumatoid arthritis;
- Osteoarthrosis;
- Dislocation;
- Sprain.
Carisoprodol takes effect in about 30 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours. It is recommended that 1 tablet of carisoprodol be given every 12 hours or according to medical advice.
Side effects
The use of carisoprodol may cause some side effects, the main being the drop in pressure when changing position, drowsiness, dizziness, vision changes, tachycardia and muscle weakness.
Contraindications
Carisoprodol should not be used by people with impaired hepatic or renal function, history of allergic reactions to carisoprodol, depression, peptic ulcers, and asthma. In addition, its use is not indicated for pregnant or lactating women, because this substance is able to cross the placenta and pass into breast milk, and can be found in high concentrations in milk.
