Caffeine as and adjunct to NSAID therapy

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Caffeine has no analgesic power. It’s usually present in analgesic combinations above 30 to 65mg. Some pts are very sensitive to caffeine and show tachycardia and nervousness. So if you prescribe caffeine as an adjunct to other therapies (as in Excedrin migraine, which contains acetaminophen, aspirin AND caffeine).

Category: Pharmacology Notes

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