Important information about Soma
These pills may be habit-forming and should be used just by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, particularly someone who has a history of drug abuse or dependence. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get it. You may have removal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it a long period of time. Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your medical doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop usage of medication completely. Soma can cause side effects that may slow your judgment or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase sleepiness and giddiness caused by Soma.
OVERDOSAGE
Overdosage of Soma produces CNS depression, and in severe cases coma. Shock, respiratory depression, seizures and death have also been reported rarely. The following signs and symptoms may be associated with Soma overdosage: horizontal and vertical nystagmus, blurred vision, mydriasis, mild tachycardia and hypotension, respiratory depression, euphoria, CNS stimulation, muscular incoordination, and/or rigidity, confusion, headache, hallucinations, and dystonic reactions. The effects of an overdosage of Soma and alcohol or other CNS depressants or psychotropic agents can be additive even when one of the drugs has been taken in the usual recommended dosage. Fatal accidental and non-accidental overdoses have been reported alone or in combination with alcohol or psychotropic drugs.
Treatment of Overdosage: Basic life support measures should be instituted as dictated by the clinical presentation. Induced emesis is not recommended due to the risk of CNS and respiratory depression. Gastric lavage should be considered soon after ingestion (usually within 1 hour.) In cases of severe CNS depression, airway protective reflexes may be compromised. In such cases, tracheal intubation should be considered for airway protection and respiratory support. Circulatory support should be administered with volume infusion and pressor agents as indicated. Seizures should be treated with a benzodiazepine IV and may be followed with phenobarbital if seizures recur.
Soma is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidney. The following types of treatment have been used successfully with the related drug meprobamate: activated charcoal (oral or via nasogastric tube), forced diuresis, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis (Soma is dialyzable). Careful monitoring of urinary output is
necessary and caution should be taken to avoid overhydration. Observe for possible relapse due to incomplete gastric emptying and delayed absorption. Soma can be measured in biological fluids by gas chromatography
These pills may be habit-forming and should be used just by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, particularly someone who has a history of drug abuse or dependence. Keep the drug in a secure place where others cannot get it. You may have removal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it a long period of time. Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your medical doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop usage of medication completely. Soma can cause side effects that may slow your judgment or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase sleepiness and giddiness caused by Soma.
OVERDOSAGE
Overdosage of Soma produces CNS depression, and in severe cases coma. Shock, respiratory depression, seizures and death have also been reported rarely. The following signs and symptoms may be associated with Soma overdosage: horizontal and vertical nystagmus, blurred vision, mydriasis, mild tachycardia and hypotension, respiratory depression, euphoria, CNS stimulation, muscular incoordination, and/or rigidity, confusion, headache, hallucinations, and dystonic reactions. The effects of an overdosage of Soma and alcohol or other CNS depressants or psychotropic agents can be additive even when one of the drugs has been taken in the usual recommended dosage. Fatal accidental and non-accidental overdoses have been reported alone or in combination with alcohol or psychotropic drugs.
Treatment of Overdosage: Basic life support measures should be instituted as dictated by the clinical presentation. Induced emesis is not recommended due to the risk of CNS and respiratory depression. Gastric lavage should be considered soon after ingestion (usually within 1 hour.) In cases of severe CNS depression, airway protective reflexes may be compromised. In such cases, tracheal intubation should be considered for airway protection and respiratory support. Circulatory support should be administered with volume infusion and pressor agents as indicated. Seizures should be treated with a benzodiazepine IV and may be followed with phenobarbital if seizures recur.
Soma is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidney. The following types of treatment have been used successfully with the related drug meprobamate: activated charcoal (oral or via nasogastric tube), forced diuresis, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis (Soma is dialyzable). Careful monitoring of urinary output is
necessary and caution should be taken to avoid overhydration. Observe for possible relapse due to incomplete gastric emptying and delayed absorption. Soma can be measured in biological fluids by gas chromatography
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