Carisoprodol
Medication
Description
DescriptionCarisoprodol, sold under the brand name Soma among others, is a medication used for musculoskeletal pain. Use is only approved for up to three weeks. Effects generally begin within half an hour and last for up to six hours. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and sleepiness.
Formula: C12H24N2O4
Molar mass: 260.33 g/mol
Drug class: Carbamate
Onset of action: Rapid
Trade name: Soma, others
Elimination half-life: 2.5 hours
Metabolism: Liver (CYP2C19-mediated)
Formula: C12H24N2O4
Molar mass: 260.33 g/mol
Drug class: Carbamate
Onset of action: Rapid
Trade name: Soma, others
Elimination half-life: 2.5 hours
Metabolism: Liver (CYP2C19-mediated)