Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Facts about Soma Muscle Relaxer

Soma falls under the categories of drugs that act as a muscle relaxer by ensuring that the pain sensation is not transferred to the brain through the nerves. Soma is a trade name; its generic name is carisoprodol. It is used together with other physical therapy to relief muscle strains and spasms. Soma does not heal the muscles but relief pain. It is advisable to follow the doctors program on the physical therapy even if you do no feel pain.

Use Soma as prescribed by the doctor for effectual results and incase you miss any dose you can take it if one hour is not over. But if so, you can skip that dosage and follow up the regular schedule. It is not advisable to take two dosages at the same time, this might be an overdose. Soma should be stored at room temperature and in a closed container. Keep the drug away from children reach.

This is an addictive medication and should only be used when prescribed by the doctor. Through side effect can not be anticipated, if any is experienced it is good that you inform the doctor without delay. The most possible side effect include: headache, depression, lack of sleep, agitation, nausea, loss of coordination, vomiting, rapid heart beats and stomach upset. Any other discomfort felt should be reported to the doctor straight away.

This drug may cause some withdraw system if you have been using it for a long time and then you suddenly stop using it. It is also possible for Soma to interfere with your coordination and therefore should not be used when driving. Do not drink alcohol when using this drug to avoid drowsiness. It is necessary to inform the doctor your health condition before taking the drug. This is because some of the diseases require dose modification or special test before taking Soma. Some of these include: * Kidney disease * Liver disease * Epilepsy or any other seizure disorder Soma cannot be prescribed if the patient is Allergic to Carisoprodol. It is advisable that you use the medication for a shorter period to avoid addiction.

The most appropriate dosage for this drug is 250 mg to 350 mg for three times a day. It should be taken for duration of two to three weeks. This drug is not recommendable for children under twelve years of age. Incase of over dose seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Soma - For Exclusive Ethnic Stuff

What you see - After descending the Begumpet flyover, enter the first lane on your right. Nestled at the end of this small lane, Soma is the only store among a bunch of houses here. In fact, this place was also someone's dwelling till about three years back (2003), when it got replaced with this store.

As we entered the gate, a watchman sprung from his seat to show us the way inside. And once indoors, the hundreds of wares, in this neatly done up air-conditioned store left us quite impressed. There is a Jaipuri aura, if you will, that the products here exude - be it in the traditional jootis or the massive range of quilts. It therefore, did not come as a surprise when the store manager told us that they source the products from Jaipur (they have their head office there too).

What you get - This is an all-ethnic store and hand block prints are its specialty. Many of the motifs here seem to have been inspired by nature - flowers, leaves, birds, seashells and the like. As for their product range, it includes home furnishings, crafts, clothing as well as accessories.

It's the accessory section you first encounter here and believe us, their collection of attractive hand bags in brocade (Rs. 800-1,100) could sway you to purchase them. They even have exclusive jewelry pouches (Rs. 248) with separate sections to store your chains, earrings, rings and the like. Then there are luxury hand paper books (Rs. 400), authentic leather jootis as well as slip-ons.

The clothing neatly arranged in the white racks includes kaftans, kimonos and bathrobes. Then there are jackets, scarves, stoles and sarees in cotton, chiffon (Rs. 2,200) and Maheshwari silk (which is a combo of cotton and silk). You can also get crushed long skirts, cholis (blouses) that can be paired with sarees/skirts and lot of nice kurtas with mix and match options.

The kurtas over here come in extra small, small, medium, large and extra large sizes. Prints may differ for varied sizes though. So if you like a certain kurta but it is not in your size you may have to get it altered elsewhere. Soma does not take up alteration services. An interesting product here is the Soma Rider which is a combination of trousers and churidaar. These look quite trendy and are priced at Rs. 354. Kids from new-borns to six-year-olds also have some good cotton clothes to choose from here. Apart from that, do check out the charming hats (Rs. 200-250) and the puny bags that they have for the tiny tots.

Furnishings are another Specialty of Soma. They stock up on the entire range of bedroom, living room, dining and kitchen furnishings. Some of the interesting things here include valance for curtains, tea cozies and table cloths (that can even fit 14-seater ones). They also have deck chairs (Rs. 2,500).

Our verdict - Soma has an impressive collection with a lot of variety to choose from; whether it is with respect to the kurtas, the Soma Rider or the home furnishings. The customer support staff comprises three people who have sufficient product knowledge. Parking is not a problem here.

Relax Your Muscles with Generic Soma

Generic Soma (Carisoprodol) relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injury and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains.

Generic Soma (Carisoprodol) may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Take this as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. This medication provides temporary relief and must be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures. Because this medication makes an injury temporarily feel better, do not attempt to lift or exercise too soon.

Before Taking Generic Soma, you have to tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, porphyria, asthma, any allergies. When rising quickly from a sitting or lying position, dizziness or lightheadedness may occur. Change positions slowly. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness (such as driving) if this drug makes you dizzy or drowsy. Limit alcohol intake while taking this medication. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Carisoprodol is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.