Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine

Preferred Label : Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine;

NCIt definition : A combination preparation of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen exerts antipyretic and analgesic activities by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Butalbital, a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action, depresses the central nervous system and exerts sedative activity. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and causes constriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels. This combination is used for the relief and treatment of migraine and tension headaches.;

Drug name : Fioricet;

Details

Origin ID

C29051;

UMLS CUI

C0717309;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine drug combination [MeSH concept]
- acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine drug combination [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Product containing butalbital and caffeine and paracetamol (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- fioricet [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Product containing butalbital and caffeine and paracetamol (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine drug combination [MeSH concept]
- acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine drug combination [MeSH Supplementary Concept]

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