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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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