Tag: Paracetamol

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ultracet Analgesics, Opioid Combos Description Oral combination of an opioid analgesic and a non-opioid, non-salicylate analgesicUsed for the treatment of acute pain, severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequateTramadol is associated with risk for seizures and suicidal tendency; acetaminophen doses…

Discontinued Classes Discontinued DEA Class;  Discontinued Common Brand Names; Talacen Analgesics, Opioid Combos;  Analgesics, Opioid Partial Agonist Description Pentazocine: Opioid agonist; inhibits ascending pain pathways, which causes alteration in response to pain; produces analgesia, respiratory depression, and sedation Acetaminophen: Nonopiate, nonsalicylate analgesic: may work peripherally to block pain impulse generation; acts on hypothalamus to produce…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Percocet, Primlev, Roxicet, Endocet, Xartemis XR Analgesics, Opioid Combos Description Combination product to treat moderate to severe pain. Acetaminophen is a non-salicylate analgesic; oxycodone is an oral semisynthetic opiate agonist. The combination produces additive analgesia as compared to either agent alone. Indications For the treatment of moderate pain…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Midrin Analgesics, Other Combos Description Isometheptene: Elicits sympathomimetic effect; constricts dilated cerebral/cranial arterioles Dichloralphenazone: Elicits mild sedative effect; reduces emotional response to painful stimulus Acetaminophen: Inhibitis prostaglandin sythesis in CNS and may block peripheral pain impulse generation; acts on hypothalamus to antipyresis Indications For the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Vicodin, Lorcet, Hycet, Norco, Lortab Elixir, Anexsia, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Xodol, Zamicet Analgesics, Opioid Combos Description Combination product to treat moderate to severe pain. Acetaminophen is a non-salicylate analgesic; hydrocodone is a semisynthetic opiate agonist. The combination produces additive analgesia as compared to either agent alone. Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Tylenol with Codeine, Tylenol, Tylenol Analgesics, Opioid Combos Description Oral combination of analgesics, which include an opioid agonistUsed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, where treatment with an opioid is appropriate and for which alternative treatments are inadequateAcetaminophen doses above the maximum recommended are associated…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Fioricet with Codeine Analgesics, Opioid Combos Description Codeine: Opioid agonist; analgesia Acetaminophen: Acts on hypothalamus to produce analgesia and antipyresis Butalbital: Barbiturate; elicits generalized CNS depressant effects Caffeine: Vasoconstrictive properties of cerebral blood vessels may be helpful when treating headaches Indications For the treatment of Tension Headache…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Fioricet, Orbivan, Alagesic LQ, Dolgic Plus, Esgic Plus, Margesic, Zebutal  Analgesics, Barbiturate Combos Description Barbiturate (butalbital), acetaminophen, and caffeine analgesic combinationUsed to treat tension headaches in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older; prolonged use not advisableAssociated with concerns of abuse, medication-overuse headache, and withdrawal; boxed warning…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Phrenilin Forte, Phrenilin, Bupap, Orbivan CF Analgesics, Barbiturate Combos Description Acetaminophen and barbiturate (butalbital) analgesic combinationUsed to treat tension headaches in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older; prolonged use not advisableAssociated with concerns of abuse, medication-overuse headache, and withdrawal; boxed warning for acetaminophen hepatotoxicity risk Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Vitelle Lurline PMS Analgesics, Other Combos Description Acetaminophen: Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis Pamabrom: Weak diuretic action Pyridoxine: Vitamin B6 supplement Indications Indicated for Analgesia/Menstrual Cramps Contraindications Hypersensitivity Hepatitis or severe hepatic/renal impairment Repeated administration in patients with anemia, cardia, pulmonary, or renal disease Adverse Effects…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Midol Teen, Painaid PMF Premenstrual Formula, Women’s Tylenol Multi-Symptom Menstrual Relief, BackAid Max Analgesics, Other Combos Description Acetaminophen: Inhibitis prostaglandin sythesis in CNS and may block peripheral pain impulse generation; acts on hypothalamus as antipyretic Pamabrom: Weak diuretic action Indications Indicated for Analgesia/Menstrual Cramps Contraindications Hypersensitivity Hepatitis or…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Pamprin Cramp Analgesics, Other Combos Description Acetaminophen: Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis Magnesium salicylate: Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis; anti-inflammatory properties attributed to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition resulting in decreased formation of thromboxane A2 Pamabrom: Weak diuretic action Indications Indicated for relief of symptoms associated with…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Advil Dual Action Analgesics, Other Combos Description Acetaminophen Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis May work peripherally to block pain impulse generation; may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS Ibuprofen Elicits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Tylenol Chest Congestion, Comtrex Deep Chest Cold Non Drowsy, Tylenol Chest Congestion Daytime Non-Drowsy  Cough/Cold, Other Combos;  Analgesic/Expectorant Combos Description Acetaminophen blocks pain impulse generation peripherally & may inhibit the generation of prostaglandin in the CNS; reduces fever by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-regulating center Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract…