Edrophonium Injection and Fiorinal

• Generic Name: edrophonium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Edrophonium injection is used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) and may be used to help select the proper treatment for the disease. It is also used to reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants (eg, gallamine, tubocurarine) during surgery or after an overdose of the muscle relaxant. Edrophonium is an anticholinesterase agent.

Edrophonium is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: aspirin / butalbital / caffeine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Butalbital Compound, Fiorinal, Fiormor, Fiortal, Fortabs, Idenal, Laniroif

Fiorinal contains a combination of aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine. Aspirin is a pain reliever, as well as an anti-inflammatory and a fever reducer. Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Fiorinal is used to treat tension headaches. This medicine is not for treating headaches that come and go.

Fiorinal may also be used for purposes not those listed in this medication guide.