Carisoprodol is an FDA-approved drug that relieves discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Although marketed as a muscle relaxant, the parent compound is actually in the tranquilizer class of medications, with the primary metabolite being meprobamate, a benzodiazepine. Treating clinicians should assess patients for risk factors like substance abuse history and medication compliance when considering carisoprodol for pain and muscle spasms. In cases of overdose, emergency clinicians stabilize the patient, and severe cases may require critical care and toxicologist consultation or psychiatry referral for substance disorders. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, potential benefits, adverse effects, dosing, pharmacogenetics, monitoring, and interactions of carisoprodol. Understanding the pharmacology enables tailored treatment plans to optimize dosage regimens while minimizing adverse reactions. An interprofessional team approach with open communication is crucial for effective carisoprodol therapy and patient safety.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18952
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Forensic Pathology, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Sports Medicine