Carisoprodol
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| N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol | |
| CAS number 78-44-4 | ATC code M03BA02 |
| Chemical formula | C12H24N2O4 |
| Molecular weight | 260.33 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half-life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | Prescription Only (Unscheduled) (USA) |
| Routes of administration | oral, 350 mg tablets |
Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant whose active metabolite is meprobamate. Although several case reports have shown that carisoprodol has abuse potential, it continues to be widely prescribed. Carisoprodol is a colorless, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and acetone. Its solubility is practically independent of pH. It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Soma, and in the United Kingdom and other countries under the brand name Carisoma.
Chemistry
It is a carbamic acid ester. Carisoprodol is a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers.
