Carisoprodol

**Definition:** A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.241.081.251.165

**Synonyms:** - Carisoprodate - Isobamate - Isomeprobamate - Isopropylmeprobamate