Musculoskeletal pain:
Indications for Orphenadrine 50mg/Aspirin 770mg/Caffeine 60mg:
Painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Adult Dosage:
½ –1 tab 3–4 times daily; max 4 tabs daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
Orphenadrine 50mg/Aspirin 770mg/Caffeine 60mg Contraindications:
NSAID allergy. Varicella or influenza in teenagers. Glaucoma. Achalasia. GU or GI obstruction. Myasthenia gravis.
Orphenadrine 50mg/Aspirin 770mg/Caffeine 60mg Warnings/Precautions:
Coronary disease, insufficiency or tachycardia. History of bronchospasm. Peptic ulcer. Coagulation disorders. Monitor blood pressure, BUN, uric acid levels. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Orphenadrine 50mg/Aspirin 770mg/Caffeine 60mg Classification:
Anticholinergic + salicylate + methylxanthine.
Orphenadrine 50mg/Aspirin 770mg/Caffeine 60mg Interactions:
Increased risk of GI bleed/ulcer with alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, anticoagulants. Potentiates oral hypoglycemics, anticholinergics, protein-bound drugs (eg, warfarin). Antagonizes steroids, barbiturates, phenylbutazone, uricosurics. Tremor and mental confusion with propoxyphene.
Adverse Reactions:
Tachycardia, transient dizziness or syncope, GI upset/bleed, anticholinergic effects (eg, dry mouth, blurred vision, increased intraocular pressure, urinary retention), weakness, headache, rash, blood dyscrasias.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand names Norgesic (25/385/30); Norgesic Forte (50/770/60).
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.