BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE (Fiorinal) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE

What is the Trade Name for BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE?

Fiorinal

What are the Indications for BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE?

  • INDICATIONS FIORINAL is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of FIORINAL in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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