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Fiorinal with Codeine |
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- Description - |
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Fiorinal with Codeine, a strong narcotic pain reliever and muscle relaxant,is prescribed for the relief of tension headache caused by stress andmuscle contraction in the head, neck, and shoulder area. It combines asedative-barbiturate (butalbital), a narcotic pain reliever and coughsuppressant (codeine), a non-narcotic pain and fever reliever (aspirin), anda stimulant (caffeine). |
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Abdominal pain,dizziness,drowsiness,nausea |
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Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Antidepressant drugs such as Elavil, Nardil, and Parnate
Antigout medications such as Benemid and Anturane
Antihistamines such as Benadryl
Beta-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Inderal and Tenormin
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Divalproex (Depakote)
Insulin
6-Mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Narcotic pain relievers such as Darvon and Vicodin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin and Indocin
Oral contraceptives
Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Sleep aids such as Nembutal and Halcion
Steroid drugs such as prednisone
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, others)
Tranquilizers such as Librium, Xanax, and Valium
Valproic acid (Depakene)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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USA |
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