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BRAND NAME: Soma. USES: Carisoprodol is used together with rest and physical therapy for the short-term relief of acute painful muscle and skeletal conditions in adults. It is only used for 2 to 3 weeks. Carisoprodol is not a controlled substance.
It is a bronchodilator which is long acting, and works by opening up the airways which promotes better breathing. Spiriva may also be used to treat bronchospasm, the narrowing of airways, in patients with bronchitis and emphysema. The HandiHaler device to inhale the powder capsules comes with Spiriva.