¿Qué es Butalbital-Apap-Caff-Cod?

Butalbital-Apap-Caff-Cod es un medicamento combinado que se utiliza principalmente para el manejo de dolores de cabeza por tensión y migrañas. Está compuesto por butalbital, un barbitúrico; acetaminofén (APAP), un analgésico y reductor de fiebre; cafeína, que ayuda a aumentar los efectos del alivio del dolor; y codeína, un analgésico opioide. Este medicamento debe usarse con precaución debido a los riesgos de dependencia y los posibles efectos secundarios de cada componente.

Side Effects

• Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Severe confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

Warnings

• This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung or breathing problems (including COPD, sleep apnea), Addison disease, diabetes, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, an underactive thyroid, or stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of brain tumor, head injury, depression, seizures, or drug or alcohol addiction.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Adrenal gland problemLow blood pressureLiver damageWorsening of painSerious skin reactions (including acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)