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Carisoprodol

Generic Name
Carisoprodol
Brand Names
Soma, Vanadom
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H24N2O4
CAS Number
78-44-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
21925K482H

Overview

Originally approved by the FDA in 1959 , carisoprodol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used in painful musculoskeletal conditions in conjunction with physical therapy and other medications . This drug is available by itself in an oral tablet or combined with aspirin, or in a fixed-dose combination with both aspirin and codeine . In January 2012, this drug was classified as a Schedule IV substance under the controlled substances act in several US states due to alarming rates of abuse despite having a low potential for abuse in addition to a low risk of dependence .

Indication

⑴主要用于治疗急性肌肉痉挛及扭伤、急性骨骼肌疼痛等。仅可短期应用,最多2~3周。 ⑵可用于抗焦虑、肌肉松弛、镇静、失眠等。不推荐长期使用。

Associated Conditions

  • Acute Pain
  • Acute Discomfort

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Proficient Rx LP
71205-241
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
3/1/2019
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
68071-4610
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
2/22/2021
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-0281
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
2/13/2017
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
67046-911
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
9/21/2017
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
60429-508
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
1/16/2023
Rebel Distributors Corp.
21695-021
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
12/1/2009
Direct_Rx
72189-386
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
11/9/2022
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
52959-026
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
9/18/2012
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
51525-5901
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
3/1/2019
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-241
ORAL
350 mg in 1 1
1/26/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

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CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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UK EMC Drug Information

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