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Busulfex
BusulfexGeneric Name: busulfan (bue SUL fan)Brand Names: Busulfex, MyleranWhat is Busulfex (busulfan)?Busulfan is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.Busulfan is used to treat the symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia (a type of blood cancer). Busulfan is not a cure for leukemia.Busulfan may also be used for oth...
Busulfex
BusulfexGeneric Name: busulfan (Intravenous route)bue-SUL-fanOral routeTabletBusulfan is a potent drug. It should not be used unless a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia has been adequately established and the responsible physician is knowledgeable in assessing response to chemotherapy.Busulfan can induce severe bone marrow hypoplasia. Reduce or discontinue the dosage immediatel...
Busulfex
Busulfex Generic Name: Busulfan (byoo-SUL-fan)Brand Name: BusulfexBusulfex may cause severe bone marrow depression, which can reduce the body's ability to fight infection or cancer. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Busulfex may also cause a type of severe anemia (aplastic anemia).Busulfex is used for:Preparing the body for a hematopoietic stem cell transplant...
butabarbital
butabarbitalGeneric Name: butabarbital (byoo ta BAR bi tal)Brand names: Butisol Sodium, BusodiumWhat is butabarbital?Butabarbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Butabarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.Butabarbital is used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.Butabarbital may also be used for purposes...
Butabarbital Elixir
Butabarbital ElixirGeneric Name: Butabarbital (BUE-ta-BAR-bi-tal)Brand Name: Butisol SodiumButabarbital Elixir is used for:Treating sleep disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Butabarbital Elixir is a barbiturate. It works by depressing the central nervous system, causing mild sedation or sleep, depending on the dose.Do NOT use Butabar...
Butabarbital
Butabarbital Generic Name: Butabarbital (BUE-ta-BAR-bi-tal)Brand Name: Butisol SodiumButabarbital is used for:Treating sleep disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Butabarbital is a barbiturate. It works by depressing the central nervous system, causing mild sedation or sleep, depending on the dose.Do NOT use Butabarbital if:you ...
Butabarbital Sodium
Butabarbital SodiumPronunciation: (byoo-tah-BAR-bih-tahl SO-dee-uhm)Class: Sedative and hypnotic, BarbiturateTrade Names:Butisol Sodium- Tablets 30 mg- Tablets 50 mg- Elixir 30 mg per 5 mLPharmacologyDepresses sensory cortex, decreases motor activity, alters cerebellar function, and produces drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionAbsorption is incr...
butalbital and acetaminophen combination
butalbital and acetaminophen combination (Oral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Anolor 300CephadynDolgic LQEsgicEsgic-PlusEzolFioricetGeoneMargesicMedigesicPhrenilinPhrenilin ForteAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletCapsuleSolutionUses For butalbital and acetaminophen combinationButalbital and acetaminophen combination is a pain reliever and rel...
butalbital and aspirin combination
butalbital and aspirin combination (Oral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.FiorinalFortabsLaniroifAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletCapsuleUses For butalbital and aspirin combinationButalbital and aspirin combination is a pain reliever and relaxant. It is used to treat tension headaches. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates. Barbiturate...
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, CaffeineBrand names: Esgic, Esgic-Plus, Anolor 300, FioricetWhy is Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine prescribed?Fioricet, a strong, non-narcotic pain reliever and relaxant, is prescribed for the relief of tension headache symptoms caused by muscle contractions in the head, neck, and shoulder area. It combines a sedative barbiturate (butalbital), a n...
butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine
butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine (Oral route)bue-TAL-bi-tal, a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen, KAF-een, KOE-deen FOS-fateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Fioricet with CodeinePhrenilin with Caffeine and CodeineAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Opioid/Barbiturate CombinationPharmacologic Class: BarbiturateChemical Class: MethylxanthineUses For b...
butalbital, aspirin, and codeine
butalbital, aspirin, and codeine (Oral route)bue-TAL-bi-tal, AS-pir-in, KOE-deenPharmacologic Class: BarbiturateChemical Class: Salicylate, AspirinUses For butalbital, aspirin, and codeineButalbital, aspirin, and codeine combinations are used to relieve headaches and other kinds of pain. These combination medicines may provide better pain relief than either aspirin or codeine used alone....
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine
Butalbital, Aspirin, CaffeineBrand names: FiorinalWhy is Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine prescribed?Fiorinal, a strong, non-narcotic pain reliever and muscle relaxant, is prescribed for the relief of tension headache symptoms caused by stress or muscle contraction in the head, neck, and shoulder area. It combines a non-narcotic, sedative barbiturate (butalbital) with a pain relie...
Butalbital, Codeine phosphate, Aspirin, Caffeine
Butalbital, Codeine phosphate, Aspirin, CaffeineBrand names: Fiorinal with Codeine, Fiornal with CodeineWhy is Butalbital, Codeine phosphate, Aspirin, Caffeine prescribed?Fiorinal with Codeine, a strong narcotic pain reliever and muscle relaxant, is prescribed for the relief of tension headache caused by stress and muscle contraction in the head, neck, and shoulder area. It com...
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
Butalbital / Acetaminophen / CaffeinePronunciation: (BYOO-TAL-bih-tuhl/uh-seet-uh-MIN-oh-fen/kaff-EEN)Class: Nonnarcotic analgesicTrade Names:Esgic- Capsules 325 mg acetaminophen/40 mg caffeine/50 mg butalbital- Tablets 325 mg acetaminophen/40 mg caffeine/50 mg butalbitalTrade Names:Esgic-Plus- Tablets 500 mg acetaminophen/40 mg caffeine/50 mg butalbital- Capsules 500 mg acetam...