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Carisoprodol MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Carisoprodol
Tree Number(s)
D02.241.081.251.165
Unique ID
D002328
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002328
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Carisoma
Carisoprodate
Isobamate
Isomeprobamate
Isopropylmeprobamate
Mio Relax
Soma
Somalgit
Soprodol
Vanadom
Pharm Action
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Registry Numbers
21925K482H
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Related Numbers
78-44-4
CAS Type 1 Name
Carbamic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, 2-(((aminocarbonyl)oxy)methyl)-2-methylpentyl ester
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2016/07/01
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