what class of medication is soma
Soma (Carisoprodol). Soma is the trade name for the prescription drug carisoprodol. Carisoprodol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that is a colorless, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. Soma is sold under the name Sanoma or Carisoma in other countries. Carisoprodol is available by itself or mixed with aspirin or codeine and caffeine (Soma compound with codeine).