Medications Starting with C Archives - Page 10 of 94

Therapeutic Uses of Carisoma-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Carisoma as follows: Back & neck pain Prolonged malposition, occupational and sports injuries involving the back and neck, can lead to involuntary muscle contractions or spasms contributing to back & neck pain, flaccidity, weakness, and compromised function. Carisoma by controlling the spasms, helps with easing the pain and discomfort and contribute to improved function. Disc prolapse or rupture Individuals with history of intervertebral disc prolapse or rupture can [...]

Mechanism of Action of Carisoma

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Carisoma 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 carisoma action is not exactly clear. Carisoma is thought to work by depressing the central nervous system. Depression of brain [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Carisoprodol-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol could potentially interact with a lot of other medications and precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on carisoprodol, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with carisoprodol. Also, notify your physician regarding any current carisoprodol intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with carisoprodol. Carisoprodol could [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Carisoprodol-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol could be avoided for a safer alternative or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of severe head injury and brain damage. Individuals with history of head injury and brain damage can be at high risk to present with severe depression of brain and associated respiratory and cardiovascular centers with carisoprodol, leading to complications such as, coma, respiratory arrest, dangerous [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Carisoprodol-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain, exacerbation of SOB, and difficulty breathing. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, severely compromised endurance and exercise tolerance, extreme fatigue, and development of seizures. Severe cases might also lead [...]