stranÂ·guÂ·laÂ·tion. Use strangulation in a sentence. noun. a. The act of strangling or strangulating. b. The state of being strangled or strangulated. Medicine Constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or another fluid: strangulation of the intestine.
Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxer that blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain. Soma is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Soma may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
1 Carisoprodol (Soma) . 2  This drug's dosage is 350mg every eight hours as needed for muscle spasm. 3  Soma is typically prescribed on a short-term basis and may be habit-forming, especially if used in conjunction with alcohol or other drugs that have a sedative effect. 4  Also see Pain Killer Addiction Treatment.