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Overview:

Fiorinal
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Pharmacology and use:
Caffeine, a naturally occurring xanthine derivative like theobromine and the bronchodilator theophylline, is used as a CNS stimulant, mild diuretic, and respiratory stimulant (in neonates with apnea of prematurity). Often combined with analgesics or with ergot alkaloids, caffeine is used to treat migraine and other headache types. Over the counter, caffeine is available to treat drowsiness or mild water-weight gain. For management of fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, and for the short term treatment of apnea of prematurity in infants.

Mechanism Of Action:
Caffeine stimulates medullary, vagal, vasomotor, and respiratory centers, promoting bradycardia, vasoconstriction, and increased respiratory rate. This action was previously believed to be due primarily to increased intracellular cyclic 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP) following inhibition of phosphodiesterase, the enzyme that degrades cyclic AMP. It is now thought that xanthines such as caffeine act as agonists at adenosine-receptors within the plasma membrane of virtually every cell. As adenosine acts as an autocoid, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters from presynaptic sites but augmenting the actions of norepinephrine or angiotensin, antagonism of adenosine receptors promotes neurotransmitter release. This explains the stimulatory effects of caffeine. Blockade of the adenosine A1 receptor in the heart leads to the accelerated, pronounced "pounding" of the heart upon caffeine intake.

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He declared that he had no problem with Dr. Costino's use of combinations of medications, or his use of Inderal, Esgic or Fiorinal. Cape May County Herald

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Avoiding the painkiller-overuse rut in migraines  -  Dec 22, 2008
..."I was taking Fiorinal on a daily basis just to function." The caution is timely, as the estimated 30 million Americans who suffer migraines — migraineurs, The Associated Press

Too Much of a Good Thing  -  Dec 2, 2008
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Overuse of narcotics and barbiturates may make migraine worse  -  Nov 19, 2008
The use of commonly prescribed medications, particularly narcotics (such as acetaminophen with codeine or Percocet), or barbiturates (such as Fiorinal, PhysOrg.com,

Doctor cited for misprescribing painkillers  -  Nov 6, 2008
In November 2006, patient KB filled two prescriptions of painkiller Fiorinal for 30 pills each, both written by Dipre, though the treatment record only Concord Monitor,

State fines, reprimands local physician  -  Oct 30, 2008
In the third instance, DiPre agreed that he only recorded one prescription for Fiorinal to patient KB, although pharmacy records showed KB had filled two Laconia Citizen,

Overusing pain meds can cause headaches  -  21 Oct 2008
Some experts believe the main culprits are preparations containing barbiturates (such as Fioricet and Fiorinal); opioids; acetaminophen; Buffalo News,

The recovery of Agustin Castellanos, doctor and drug addict  -  Oct 5, 2008
He had collapsed from the effects of Fiorinal with codeine, a powerful narcotic pain medication and muscle relaxant. He hadn't meant to overdose. Palm Beach Post,

Consumer Reports Urges Chronic Headache Sufferers to Examine Their ...  -  Sep 2, 2008
Dr. Avitzur reports that some experts believe the main culprits to be preparations containing barbiturates (such as Fioricet and Fiorinal), opioids, MarketWatch

What is a migraine and how can it be treated  -  Jun 16, 2008
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Brand Names/Synonyms:
Fiorinal is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAcetaminophen; Alert-Pep; Anoquan; Butal Compound; Butalbital; Butalbital Compound; CFF; Cafamil; Cafcit; Cafecon; Cafeina; Cafergot; Caffedrine; Caffedrine Caplets; Caffein; Caffeine; Caffeine Pure; Caffeine, Anhydrous; Caffeine, Monohydrate; Caffeine, Synthetic; Caffine; Cafipel; Coffein; Coffeine; Compound 65; Darvon Compound; Darvon Compound-65; Dasin; Dexitac; Dexitac Stay Alert Stimulant; Dhc Plus; Diurex; Durvitan; Eldiatric C; Enerjets; Ercatab; Esgic; Esgic-Plus; Femcet; Fioricet; Fiorinal; Guaranine; Hycomine; Invagesic; Invagesic Forte; Keep Alert; Kofein; Koffein; Lanorinal; Mateina; Maximum Strength Snapback Stimulant Powders; Medigesic Plus; Methyltheobromide; Methyltheobromine; Migergot; Miudol; Monomethyl Derivative of Theophylline; NCI-C02733; NSC 5036; Natural Caffeinum; Nix Nap; No-Doz; Nodaca; Nodoz Maximum Strength Caplets; Norgesic; Norgesic Forte; Organex; Orphengesic; Orphengesic Forte; Pep-Back; Phensal; Propoxyphene Compound 65; Propoxyphene Compound-65; Quick Pep; Refresh'n; Sk 65 Compound; Stim; Synalgos-Dc; Thein; Theine; Theobromine Me; Theophylline Me; Triad; Ultra Pep-Back; Vivarin; Wake-Up; Wigraine

Drug Category:
Fiorinal is categorized under the following by the FDA: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Anorexigenic Agents; Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; ATC:N06BC01

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE; DROPS; LIQUID; PILL; TABLET

Absorption:
Readily absorbed after oral or parenteral administration. The peak plasma level for caffeine range from 6-10mg/L and the mean time to reach peak concentration ranged from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Interactions:
Interactions for Caffeine:

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) is known to be the major enzyme involved in the metabolism of caffeine. Therefore, caffeine has the potential to interact with drugs that are substrates for CYP1A2, inhibit CYP1A2, or induce CYP1A2.

Few data exist on drug interactions with caffeine in preterm neonates. Based on adult data, lower doses of caffeine may be needed following coadministration of drugs which are reported to decrease caffeine elimination (e.g., cimetidine and ketoconazole) and higher caffeine doses may be needed following coadministration of drugs that increase caffeine elimination (e.g., phenobarbital and phenytoin).

Caffeine administered concurrently with ketoprofen reduced the urine volume in 4 healthy volunteers. The clinical significance of this interaction in preterm neonates is not known.

Interconversion between caffeine and theophylline has been reported in preterm neonates. The concurrent use of these drugs is not recommended.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
1,3,7-trimethyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione

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