What is Isometh APAP Dichlor capsules used for?

What is Isometh APAP Dichlor capsules used for?

BRAND NAME(S): Amidrine, Isocom, Midchlor, Midrin. USES: This combination medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Isometheptene helps to narrow the widened blood vessels in the head.

What is comparable to Midrin?

Another commercial product, Prodrin®, which has also been discontinued, is a similar medication that contains two of the three ingredients found in Midrin®, plus caffeine.

What drug class is Midrin?

Midrin is used in the treatment of headache and belongs to the drug class antimigraine agents.

Which is the generic name for acetaminophen and isometheptene?

Acetaminophen, Isometheptene, and Dichloralphenazone. Generic Name: Acetaminophen, Isometheptene, and Dichloralphenazone (a seet a MIN oh fen, eye soe me THEP teen, & dye KLOR al FEN a zone) Brand Name: Nodolor. Medically reviewed on Mar 16, 2019. This medicine has acetaminophen in it.

When to use dichloralphenazone and acetaminophen together?

Acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene is a combination medicine used to treat migraine headaches or severe tension headaches. Acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

When to take isometheptene dichloralphenazone for tension headache?

For migraine headache, take this medication at the first sign of a migraine as directed by your doctor, usually 2 capsules first, followed by 1 capsule every hour until the headache is relieved. Do not take more than 5 capsules in a 12-hour period. For tension headache, take as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours as needed.

How is dichloralphenazone used in the central nervous system?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Dichloralphenazone is a sedative that slows the central nervous system.