This brand name is authorized in Brazil
The drug CEFALIUM contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Metoclopramide
UNII 5YNA80E9TO - METOCLOPRAMIDE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
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The action of metoclopramide is closely associated with parasympathetic nervous control of the upper gastro-intestinal tract where it has the effect of encouraging normal peristaltic action. This provides for a fundamental approach to the control of those conditions where disturbed gastrointestinal motility is a common underlying factor. |
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Paracetamol
UNII 362O9ITL9D - ACETAMINOPHEN
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Paracetamol is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It does appear to selectively inhibit COX activities in the brain, which may contribute to its ability to treat fever and pain. |
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Dihydroergotamine
UNII 81AXN7R2QT - DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE
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Dihydroergotamine binds with high affinity to 5-HT1Dα and 5-HT1Dβ receptors. It also binds with high affinity to serotonin 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2C receptors. The therapeutic activity of dihydroergotamine in migraine is generally attributed to the agonist effect at 5-HT1D receptors. |
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Caffeine anhydrous
UNII 3G6A5W338E - CAFFEINE
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Caffeine is structurally related to the methylxanthines theophylline and theobromine. Caffeine’s main action is as a CNS stimulant. |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: BR | Câmara de Regulação do Mercado de Medicamentos | Identifier(s): 500501901118417 |
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