The actions of these two muscles are antagonistic: one muscle must relax while the other contracts to execute horizontal eye movements. Four other extraocular muscles working together control vertical eye movements and eye rotation around the mid-orbital axis (Figure 8.1, right). Contraction of the.
Drug Profiles: FiorinalÂ® (butalbital, aspirin, caffeine)*. FiorinalÂ® is for mild to moderate Migraine pain management. Migraineurs find FiorinalÂ® is a useful therapy when taken before lying down in a dark room because it is compounded with a barbiturate (used for its sedative effects).
Butalbital is a barbiturate drug classified as a depressant, more commonly known under the name Fioricet. It is often prepared in combination with acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine and is prescribed for the treatment of tension headaches, facial pain, migraines, insomnia, anxiety issues and general pain. Occasionally, the drug is also combined with the narcotic Codeine to enhance pain-relieving properties.