Mechanism of Action of Carisoprodol

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Carisoprodol as follows: Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Conduction of nerve impulse to the muscle results in muscle contraction. Inhibition of nerve impulse conduction to the muscle results in relaxation of muscle. Mechanism of carisoprodol action is not exactly clear. Carisoprodol is thought to work by depressing the central nervous system. Depression of brain [...]