Zebutal is a prescription medication
manufactured by Deliz Pharmaceutical
Corp. Its main active ingredients
include butalbital, acetaminophen
and caffeine. This medicine
is an analgesic, barbiturate,
and stimulant combination used
to treat certain types of headaches
(caused by tension) and migraines
as well as for mild to moderate
pain.
A combination drug product,
federal law prohibits the sharing
Zebutal with any person other
than for whom it has been prescribed
for. It is essential that you
not share this medication with
anyone. Generic acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine
tablets and capsules are available
in the market.
Before
Using Zebutal
Before you use Zebutal you must
inform your doctor of you entire
medical history including your
current prescriptions and OTC
drugs that you are taking as
well as any nutritional supplements
or vitamins. This is necessary
as some medications or certain
medical conditions can interact
with the working of Zebutal
in your system. Do not take
Zebutal if you have any of the
following;
- anemia
- attempted suicide
- diabetes
- drink more than 3-alcohol
containing drinks per day
- abuse drugs or use of illicit
drugs
- have heart disease
- have high or low blood pressure
- have any infection
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- lung disease or breathing
problems
- depression or mental problems
- peptic ulcer disease
- porphyria
- thyroid disease
- an allergy to acetaminophen,
butalbital or other barbiturates,
and caffeine
- if you are pregnant or trying
to get pregnant or
- if you are breast-feeding
Some people may also need additional
monitoring when on Zebutal,
if they are taking;
- anticoagulants,
- birth control pills,
- corticosteroids,
- doxycycline,
- isoniazid,
- metronidazole,
- quinidine,
- theophylline, or
- medication for high blood
pressure or heart disease such
as beta blockers
Usage
of Zebutal
Use Zebutal exactly as prescribed
by your doctor; do not take
more or less of it. If you miss
a dose, take it as soon as possible,
otherwise miss the skipped dose
and go back to your regular
dosage schedule. Never take
a double or extra dose of Zebutal.
Also do not exceed taking the
recommended dose or take this
drug for longer that it has
been prescribed, as this drug
can be habit forming.
Avoid alcohol while on Zebutal,
as this drug adds to the effects
of alcohol and depressants.
Alcohol when used in combined
with acetaminophen increases
your risk for liver damage.
Also do not operate any heavy
machinery, drive or perform
any hazardous activity while
on this drug as it can cause
dizziness or drowsiness. As
Zebutal contains acetaminophen,
do not take any additional acetaminophen
for pain or fever without checking
with your doctor first. Drugs
like Zebutal work best when
they are used when the first
signs of pain occur.
It is important to note that
this drug may decrease the effectiveness
of birth control pills. To prevent
pregnancy use an additional
form of birth control while
taking Zebutal. If you plan
on becoming pregnant or get
pregnant while on this medication
speak with your doctor right
away. As this drug is excreted
in breast milk, do not breast
feed while on it.
If you headache symptoms do
not improve or if they become
worse while on this drug contact
you doctor immediately. Also
do not use this drug for other
than its prescribed purpose.
|
