Butalbital and Acetaminophen

Butalbital and Acetaminophen (Axocet)
Butalbital and Acetaminophen
(byou-TAL-bih-tall, ah-SEAT-ah-MIN-oh-fen)

Pregnancy Category | Classification | Contents | Uses | Contraindications | Special Concerns | Side Effects | Overdose Management | Laboratory Test Alterations | Drug Interactions | How Supplied | Dosage
Pregnancy Category
C Axocet (Rx)    
Classification

Sedative, analgesic

See Also: See also Pentobarbital Sodium and Acetaminophen
Contents
Each capsule contains: Sedative/hypnotic: Butalbital, 50 mg, and analgesic: acetaminophen, 650 mg.
Uses

Treatment of tension headaches.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to butalbital or acetaminophen. Clients with porphyria.

Special Concerns
Use with caution as butalbital is habit-forming and has the potential to be abused. Use with caution in geriatric or debilitated clients, those with severe renal or hepatic dysfunction, and clients with acute abdominal conditions. Safety and efficacy have not been determined in children less than 12 years of age.
Side Effects
See also Sedative-hypnotics and Acetaminophen. The most frequently reported side effects are drowsiness, lightheadedness, sedation, dizziness, SOB, N&V, abdominal pain, and an intoxicated feeling.
Overdose Management
 
Laboratory Test Alterations
None.
Drug Interactions
CNS depressants (including alcohol, general anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, sedative-hypnotics, tranquilizers) / Additive CNS depression MAO inhibitors / CNS effects of butalbital
How supplied
See Content
Dosage
  • Capsules Treatment of tension headaches. 1 capsule q 4 hr, not to exceed 6 capsules daily.