Information About Amidrine

Common uses
Amidrine is an analgesic, vasoconstrictor, and sedative combination used to treat migraine and tension headaches.

Prior to Use
Be aware that pre-existing medical conditions, or taking additional medications could interfere with the effectiveness of this one. Let your physician or pharmacist know about any other medications -- prescription or over-the-counter -- that you are using. If you are taking any of the following, do not use Amidrine: furazolidone or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). If you are taking any of the following, your dose or condition may need regular supervision: anticoagulants, bromocriptine, guanadrel, guanethidine, tricyclic antidepressants, or isoniazid. Inform your physician of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. You should not take Amidrine if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart or kidney conditions. Contact your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Amidrine.

Instructions for Use
Follow your physician's instructions for taking Amidrine. It is best to keep Amidrine away from heat and light, at room temperature. Should you skip or forget a dose of Amidrine, begin using it immediately. If it is almost time for your next dose, omit the skipped dose and continue to follow your original dosing schedule. Never take more than one dose at the same time.

Warnings
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Amidrine. Using Amidrine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Do not use more than 5 capsules in 12 hours or more than 8 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed otherwise by your physician. Amidrine contains acetaminophen Do not use additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your physician or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain acetaminophen. Alcohol If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your physician whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, consult your pharmacist or physician .

Potential Side Effects
A side effect, that may go away during treatment, is dizziness. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your physician. Consult your physician immediately if you experience a skin rash. Let your physician, pharmacist, or nurse know if you experience any side-effects not listed here.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.

In Case of Overdose
Contact a poison control center or visit an emergency room immediately, if you think you have overdosed. Indications of an overdose are vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, and extreme fatigue.

Additional information
Do not let anyone else use Amidrine. Do not take Amidrine to treat health conditions other than what it was prescribed for. Store this and all medication away from the reach of children. If using Amidrine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.