Butalbital

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Butalbital
Systematic (IUPAC) name
5-(2-methylpropyl)-5-(2-propenyl)- 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
Identifiers
CAS number	77-26-9
ATC code	?
PubChem	2481
DrugBank	APRD00266
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₃
Mol. weight	224.256
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	35-88 hours
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	Schedule III(US)
Routes	?

Butalbital, 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. It has the same chemical formula as talbutal but a different structure. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as acetaminophen or aspirin, and is commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain and headache. Due to its abuse potential, butalbital is a Schedule III regulated drug in the United States.

Combinations include:

butalbital and acetaminophen (Axocet®, Bucet®, Bupap®, Cephadyn®, Dolgic®, Phrenilin®, Phrenilin Forte®, Sedapap®)
butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine (Fioricet®, Esgic®, Esgic-Plus®)
butalbital and aspirin (Axotal®)
butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine (Fiorinal®, Fiormor®, Fiortal®, Fortabs®, Laniroif®)
butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine phosphate (Fioricet #3 with Codeine®) (Fioricet w/ Codeine®)
butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate (Fiorinal #3 with Codeine®) (Fiorinal w/ Codeine®)

Fioricet (50/40/325)

[edit] Side effects

Side effects for any drug are difficult to predict, but commonly reported side effects for Butalbital include:

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Intoxicated feeling
Light-headedness
Nausea
Sedation
Addiction
Severe impairment of judgement

There are other potential side effects, this list should not be considered all-inclusive.

[edit] Dangers and Risks

Butalbital is an addictive, mind (and behavior) altering barbituate. Butalbital can be dangerously habit forming. Butalbital should not be mixed with alcohol due to increased risk of intoxication.

There are other potential risks, this list should not be considered all-inclusive.

[edit] External links

Butalbital. On-line Medical Dictionary. Retrieved on June 26, 2005.

Barbiturates edit
Allobarbital, Amobarbital, Aprobarbital, Barbexaclone, Barbital, Butabarbital, Butalbital, Butobarbital, Cyclobarbital, Ethallobarbital, Heptabarbital, Hexobarbital, Mephobarbital, Metharbital, Methohexital, Methylphenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, Primidone, Proxibarbal, Reposal, Secobarbital, Talbutal, Thiobarbital, Thiopental, Vinbarbital, Vinylbital