Description of Soma 350 mg:
Carisoprodol (Soma) is prescribed as a pain reliever that has an opioid nature and is classified as a synthetic opioid. It operates by controlling the central nervous system (CNS) to disconnect the signals to the brain. It prevents the formation of a molecule that causes pain (prostaglandins). The generic name of Soma is carisoprodol.
Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant that is used in conjunction with rest and physical therapy to provide relief for up to two or three weeks. It operates by interrupting nerve impulses (pain sensation). Soma's precise method of action is unclear. It may act by modifying communication between neurons in the brain's pain-controlling region and those in the spinal cord.
The IUPAC name of carisoprodol is (RS)-2-{[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]methyl}-2-methyl pentyl isopropyl carbamate and the chemical formula is C12H24N2O4 with a molecular weight of 260.334 g/mol.
The chemical structure of carisoprodol (C12H24N2O4) is given below.