Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking soma as follows: Soma has strong potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. Soma is metabolized by the liver to active products that have a strong abuse potential. This makes soma a risky drug and so, must be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of drug abuse. Individuals who are active drug abusers or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Soma as follows: Soma is mainly metabolized inside the body by the liver and is excreted out of the body in the urine by the kidneys. If liver is deficient, metabolism of the drug could be compromised, which can result in higher concentrations of the drug in the body for longer periods of time. If kidney function is deficient, elimination of the drug could be compromised, which also [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Soma as follows: Soma, especially when taken in high doses, carries the risk of depressing the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of soma can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to soma intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness, thus significantly increasing the risk for fall and accidents. This risk with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Soma as follows: Soma, 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 to emergency situations, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Soma as follows: Do not take soma, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of soma or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of soma. Soma has strong potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use [...]