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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C11H15N2O3.Na
Molecular Weight 246.2382
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of BUTALBITAL SODIUM

SMILES

[Na+].CC(C)CC1(CC=C)C(=O)NC(=O)[N-]C1=O

InChI

InChIKey=LIZXGILRVOONMO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C11H16N2O3.Na/c1-4-5-11(6-7(2)3)8(14)12-10(16)13-9(11)15;/h4,7H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3,(H2,12,13,14,15,16);/q;+1/p-1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Butalbital, 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. The different combinations with butalbital is approved. One of them is fioricet with codeine (butalbital, ccetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine phosphate) which is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of fioricet with codeine in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Butalbital is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is expected to distribute to most tissues in the body. This compound in general may appear in breast milk and readily cross the placental barrier. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors may enhance the CNS effects. The mechanism of action for butalbital is proposed the following: this compound binds at a distinct binding site associated with a Cl- ionopore at the GABAA receptor, increasing the duration of time for which the Cl- ionopore is open. The post-synaptic inhibitory effect of GABA in the thalamus is, therefore, prolonged.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
FIORICET W/ CODEINE

Approved Use

Fioricet with Codeine is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of Fioricet with Codeine in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because codeine and butalbital are habit-forming and potentially abusable.

Launch Date

1992
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1 μg/mL
50 mg single, oral
dose: 50 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: ACETAMINOPHEN
BUTALBITAL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
26.9 μg/mL
2 g single, oral
dose: 2 g
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
BUTALBITAL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
35 h
50 mg single, oral
dose: 50 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: ACETAMINOPHEN
BUTALBITAL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
55%
50 mg single, oral
dose: 50 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: ACETAMINOPHEN
BUTALBITAL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
100 mg single, oral
Recommended
Dose: 100 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 100 mg
Co-administed with::
acetylsalicylic acid(660 mg oral)
caffeine(80 mg oral)
Sources:
healthy, 27-41
n = 5
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: 27-41
Population Size: 5
Sources:
2000 mg single, oral
Overdose
Dose: 2000 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2000 mg
Co-administed with::
acetylsalicylic acid(13000 mg oral; single)
caffeine(1600 mg oral; single)
codeine(1200 mg oral; single)
Sources: Page: p.1,2
unhealthy, 67
n = 1
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Headache
Age Group: 67
Sex: F
Population Size: 1
Sources: Page: p.1,2
Other AEs: Coma...
Other AEs:
Coma
Sources: Page: p.1,2
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Coma
2000 mg single, oral
Overdose
Dose: 2000 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2000 mg
Co-administed with::
acetylsalicylic acid(13000 mg oral; single)
caffeine(1600 mg oral; single)
codeine(1200 mg oral; single)
Sources: Page: p.1,2
unhealthy, 67
n = 1
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Headache
Age Group: 67
Sex: F
Population Size: 1
Sources: Page: p.1,2
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Do butalbital-containing products have a role in the management of migraine?
2002 Aug
Mixed drug intoxication involving zaleplon ("Sonata").
2003 Jul 8
Barbiturate withdrawal following Internet purchase of Fioricet.
2004 Jul
Transformed migraine and medication overuse in a tertiary headache centre--clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes.
2004 Jun
Occurrence and fate of barbiturates in the aquatic environment.
2006 Dec 1
A categorical structure-activity relationship analysis of the developmental toxicity of antithyroid drugs.
2009
Drugs associated with more suicidal ideations are also associated with more suicide attempts.
2009 Oct 2
A case of linear immunoglobulin A bullous dermatosis in a patient exposed to sun and an analgesic.
2009 Sep
Quantitation of amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital in urine, serum, and plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
2010
Acute treatment of migraine headaches.
2010 Apr
Why do migraineurs abuse butalbital-containing combination analgesics?
2010 Jul
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Fioricet with Codeine (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate): One or 2 capsules every 4 hours. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 capsules. Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Name Type Language
BUTALBITAL SODIUM
WHO-DD  
Common Name English
BARBITURIC ACID, 5-ALLYL-5-ISOBUTYL-, SODIUM SALT
Common Name English
Butalbital sodium [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
SODIUM BUTALBITAL
Common Name English
5-ALLYL-5-ISOBUTYLBARBITURIC ACID SODIUM SALT
Common Name English
SODIUM 5-(2-METHYLPROPYL)-4,6-DIOXO-5-PROP-2-ENYL-1H-PYRIMIDIN-2-OLATE
Systematic Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
DEA NO. 2100
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Code System Code Type Description
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
245-732-3
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CAS
23554-70-3
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EVMPD
SUB00910MIG
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SMS_ID
100000084857
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002235
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID40946317
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FDA UNII
BBH31P2ABJ
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PUBCHEM
14148200
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