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aspirin + butalbital + caffeine

Development stage
Approved
Lead developer
AbbVie
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

Aspirin + butalbital + caffeine is an oral combination medication used primarily for the acute treatment of tension (muscle contraction) headaches. It consists of three active ingredients: **aspirin** (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and analgesic that reduces inflammation and pain by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes), **butalbital** (a barbiturate that exerts central nervous system depressant effects, including muscle relaxation and sedation), and **caffeine** (a CNS stimulant and adenosine antagonist that enhances the analgesic effects and may cause cerebral vasoconstriction). The combination is prescribed for short-term management only because of the risk of dependence associated with butalbital and the risk of rebound (medication overuse) headaches with chronic use. It is a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States due to abuse potential[1][2][6][7].

Brand names
FiorinalFiormorFiortalFortabsButalbital CompoundIdenalLaniroif
Other names
aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine
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Targets

ADORA2B (Adenosine A2B receptor)PTGS2 (Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2)GABRR (GABA-A receptor subunit rho)PGHS-1 (Prostaglandin G/H Synthase 1)ADORA3 (Adenosine A3 receptor)ADORA1 (Adenosine receptor A1 subtype)ADORA2A (Adenosine A₂A Receptor)

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