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Pronunciation |
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(kar
i soe PROE dole, AS pir in, and
KOE deen) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Soma® Compound
w/Codeine |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Carisoprodate; Isobamate |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
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Use |
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Skeletal muscle relaxant |
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Restrictions |
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C-III |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 1 or 2 tablets 4 times/day |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Avoid aspirin, if possible, for 1 week prior to surgery because of the
possibility of postoperative bleeding |
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Patient
Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Do not
breast-feed. |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Raise bed rails; institute safety measures; assist with
ambulation |
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Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: Carisoprodol 200 mg, aspirin 325 mg, and codeine phosphate 16
mg |
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