Pain O Soma 350 MG

What is Pain O Soma 350mg?

Pain o Soma is a skeletal muscle relaxant commonly prescribed for acute pain. It is a popular carisoprodol brand in the strength 350mg for beginners. The Pain o Soma 350 mg is a centrally-acting drug approved by the FDA for medical use. It is an oral medication with a quicker onset of action.  

Pain O Soma 350mg Pill Identifier

The Pain-o-Soma 350 mg is a round white tablet manufactured by Hab Pharmaceuticals. 

It has Carisoprodol 350mg as its active compound. The other inactive ingredients in the medication include magnesium stearate, alginic acid, aspirin, tribasic calcium phosphate, potassium sorbate, and starch.

Working Mechanism Of Pain O Soma

Following the administration of the Soma pill, it is metabolized in the liver to form meprobamate (primary metabolite). The meprobamate is responsible for the therapeutic effects of the muscle relaxer. 

The kidney then eliminates it. The peak plasma concentration is reached within 2 hours. The elimination half-life for Carisoprodol is 1.7 to 2 hours, and that of meprobamate is 10 hours. 

The muscle relaxer's analgesic effect blocks the pain stimulation from the body from reaching the brain's receptors. It has an onset of action of 30 minutes, lasting 4 to 5 hours.

Uses Of Pain O Soma 350mg

The prescription use of the Soma 350mg includes treating skeletomuscular acute pain. When taken with proper rest and physical therapy, it can be an effective therapeutic option for -

• Arthritis

• Back pain

• Sciatica- Pain in the sciatic nerve from the hip to the buttocks. 

• Fibromyalgia- Discomfort in the entire body.  

• Muscle strain and sprain 

It also helps manage pain associated with posture problems, injury, and burns. 

Off-Label Uses

• Pain o Soma 350 mg can help with primary dysmenorrhea (period cramps) by relaxing the uterine muscle. 

• Along with treating Pain, using this muscle relaxer improves sleep quality in people with Fibromyalgia.

• The Soma pain medication improves the signs of anxiety, stress, and depression. 

Benefits

• Most health insurance and Medicare policies cover the Pain o Soma 350mg cost. 

• It is one of the most affordable muscle relaxers on the market. 

• The anti-inflammatory activity of aspirin (present in Soma pill) treats mild fever and reduces swelling. 

• The time of action of Pain-o-Soma 350-mg is higher than other analgesics. 

Dosage Pain O Soma 350 MG

• The Soma 350mg should be taken three to four times daily. 

• The dosage gap should be 2 to 4 hours. 

• The maximum dose is 1500mg per day. 

• Dosage adjustments may be advised for people with liver disorders. 

• Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one, as this can result in overdosing. 

How To Use Soma 350mg

• The pill must be swallowed with water. 

• It can be consumed before or after your meal.

• The medication should be taken as a whole without being broken or crushed. 

• Do not take the Pain o Soma 350 mg tablets for over three weeks.

• The medication intake must be discontinued by slowly lowering its dosage first (tapering-off method), which will be prescribed by your physician. 

Storage

• Keep the pill away from direct moisture and heat. 

• These pills should be kept in their original packaging.

• Place your pills away from the reach of your pets and children.

Warning

• Pain O Soma 350mg is not advisable for people with porphyria (a condition causing a high level of porphyrin, which help the blood to carry oxygen). 

• Meprobamate, which is the primary metabolite of Carisoprodol, has addiction potential. Thus, people with a history of chemical or substance abuse are advised to take the muscle relaxer cautiously. 

• Patients with kidney and liver disorders are at a higher risk for side effects due to the possibility of drug accumulation in the body. 

• The consumption of alcohol with the Soma 350 mg pill is not advisable. 

Before Taking

• Soma 350 mg can cause dizziness, so using heavy machinery and driving after taking the muscle relaxer is not advisable. 

• It should be used in pregnant and lactating mothers after consulting a doctor. 

• People above 65 years and below 18 years are advised to take Pain-o-Soma 350 mg tablets. 

• Let your doctor know if you have a history of heart disorders. 

Alternative Pain O Soma 350 Mg Dosage

A higher Soma dosage is often advised when people do not achieve effective relief from pain from lower dosages. An alternative Pain-O-Soma 350 mg for such people is listed below. 

• Pain O Soma 500 

Drug Interaction

Drug interaction is undesirable when two more medications are taken together, lowering the effectiveness and benefits of the drugs.

Pain o Soma 350 mg can interact with 348 drugs; the most common are listed below. It is, however, not all the possible drug interactions of Soma pain medication. 

Before taking the muscle relaxer, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medications that cause drowsiness, such as -

• Cough relievers or opioid pain, such as hydrocodone and codeine.

• Anxiety medications like zolpidem, alprazolam, and lorazepam. 

•  Antihistamines such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine.

• Other muscle relaxers like methocarbamol and cyclobenzaprine. 

Tricyclic antidepressants, such as nortriptyline, imipramine, amitriptyline, and doxepin, can cause dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and confusion.

• Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, alprazolam, and flurazepam- Increase the risk of drowsiness. 

• Tricyclic antidepressants, such as nortriptyline, imipramine, amitriptyline, and doxepin- It can cause dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and confusion.

• Sertraline (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs))- It causes sedation and respiratory depression. 

The use of other medications with the muscle relaxer can make your drug less effective. Taking Rifampin and St. John’s wort may lower the amount of Pain-O-Soma in the body. In such cases, your doctor may increase the dose of the Soma pill. 

Using drugs such as Abatacept, Etanercept, Canakinumab, and Letermovir can increase the metabolism of Soma 350mg, thus lowering its time of action. The muscle relaxer can also increase the drug's central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities, which is co-administered with Soma 350mg. Thus, medications such as Aclidinium, Benzatropine, Hydroxyzine, Mepenzolate, and Pirenzepine should be used under a doctor's supervision.  

Side Effects 

Pain O Soma side effects usually need no medical attention. These side effects often disappear as the body adjusts to the muscle relaxer. The common side effect that can occur with the use of Soma 350mg is headache, drowsiness, and dizziness. They often do not last more than a week. 

Call a doctor immediately if you have any of these severe side effects-

• Heart problems, including flushing of the face, palpitation, and low blood pressure.

• Nervous system disorders such as shakiness, agitation, depression, issue while moving a muscle, and seizures. 

• Digestive disorders such as vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. 

• Decrease in the white blood cells.

• Respiratory problems, including respiratory depression and chest pain. 

• Any negative impact on the eye can cause blurry vision or vision impairment.

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