Brand Name: Bupap
Generic Name: Acetaminophen and Butalbital
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL is a combination product used to treat certain types of headaches. Federal law prohibits the transfer of acetaminophen; butalbital to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with any one else. Generic acetaminophen; butalbital tablets and capsules are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Acetaminophen; Butalbital?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•anorexia or bulimia
•attempted suicide
•drink more than 3-alcohol containing drinks per day
•drug abuse or use of illicit drugs
•heart disease
•high or low blood pressure
•infection
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•lung disease or breathing problems
•mental depression or mental problems
•porphyria
•an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, butalbital or other barbiturates, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Take acetaminophen; butalbital tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. If acetaminophen; butalbital upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. If you take acetaminophen; butalbital on a regular basis, do not stop taking the drug suddenly. You may have very bad side effects if you stop taking the drug all at once. Talk with your doctor about how to stop taking acetaminophen; butalbital.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Do not share this medicine with anyone.
What if I miss a dose?
If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Acetaminophen; Butalbital?
•alcohol
•female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
•isoniazid
•medicines for depression or other mental health problems
•medicines for pain
•medicines to control heart rhythm
•rifampin
•seizure medicine
•theophylline
•valerian
•warfarin
•zidovudine
Because acetaminophen; butalbital can cause drowsiness, other medicines that also cause drowsiness may increase this effect of acetaminophen; butalbital. Some other medicines that cause drowsiness are:
•alcohol-containing medicines
•certain antidepressants or tranquilizers
•muscle relaxants
•certain antihistamines used in cold medicines
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Acetaminophen; Butalbital?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•changes in behavior, mood, or mental ability
•seizures
•severe stomach pain
•difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•fever, sore throat
•hallucinations
•lightheadedness or fainting spells
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
•skin rash, itching, hives
•slow or fast heartbeat
•swelling of the face or lips
•unusual bleeding or bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•yellowing of skin or eyes
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