carisoprodol

/kærɪˈsɒprədɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

a muscle relaxant medication used to treat muscle spasms and pain

“The doctor prescribed carisoprodol to help manage the patient’s back pain.”

2. proper noun

a brand name for the muscle relaxant medication meprobamate

“The patient was taking carisoprodol to alleviate her muscle tension.”

Synonyms

  • meprobamate
  • muscle relaxant

Antonyms

  • muscle stimulant
  • stimulant