Caffox is a drug combination of Caffeine and Ergotamine. Both of these are active ingredients and work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Besides that, Caffeine can also help to stimulate the absorption of Ergotamine. Caffox is usually used to treat migraine and other types of headache. These include:
- Fatigue
- Vascular headache
- Cluster headache
- Migraine attack
- Orthostatic hypertension
- Cerebral Palsy
- Bronchopulmanory dysplasia in premature children
This drug is available in tablet form to be taken orally or per rectum. It is not available over-the-counter and must be prescribed by a doctor. As mentioned above, this drug helps to reduce migraine by narrowing the blood vessels. As migraine happens due to a temporary change in blood vessel size, this action of shrinking the blood vessels back to its normal size will greatly help this condition. Bear in mind that Caffox can only be used to treat migraine attacks, it cannot be used to prevent migraine from happening.
Before taking Caffox, you need to be aware of some conditions that prevent you from taking this medication. Your doctor will go through these lists first before making any decision on whether Caffox is suitable for you or not. Doctors will need to be aware of any allergies, pre-existing disease and also your current health condition. Besides, some medications or supplements can interfere with Caffox and leads to excessive narrowing of blood vessels. This condition is very dangerous and can be fatal as your brain will not receive an adequate blood supply. Hence, it is very important for doctors to go through all of these before deciding on your next treatment. Do not take Caffox if you have any of the following:
- Allergic reaction to Caffeine, Ergotamine or any active ingredients in Caffox tablets
- Pregnant or intend to become pregnant as Caffox can cause birth defects and harm an unborn baby
- High blood pressure that is poorly controlled
- Problem with your heart especially uncontrolled coronary heart disease or heart attack
- Severe liver disease
- Severe kidney disease
- Blood vessel disorder such as varicose vein or any disease with poor blood circulation
- Serious infection called sepsis
- Taking any contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy
- Being treated with cough or cold medications such as Phenylephrine, Aphetamine
- Being treated with antibiotics such as Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Telithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin
- Being treated with antifungal medications such as Ketoconazole, Variconazole, Itraconazole, Posaconazole
- Being treated with heart medications such as Nicardipine, Quinidine, Mexiletine
- Being treated with Hepatitis C medications such as Boceprevir, Telaprevir
- Being treated with HIV/AIDS medications such as Ritonavir, Indinavir, Atazanavir, Nelfinavir, Saquinavir, Fosamprenavir, Delavirdine
- Being treated with mental disorder medication such as Fluvoxamine
You might notice some side effects that make you feel unwell. It is recommended to stop taking Caffox and immediately tell your doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Signs of allergic reactions that include rash, itchiness, swelling of the face, lips or tongue and difficulty breathing
- Signs of ergotism (excessive constriction of blood vessels) on your hands and legs such as numbness, tingling sensation, weak pulse, or muscle spasm
- Sudden weakness especially on one side of your body, slurred speech, vision problem and severe headache
- Lower back pain that is associated with difficulty in passing urine
- Chest discomfort or shortness of breath
The lists above are serious side effects that require immediate action. Other common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
Take into consideration that these are not the complete lists of possible Caffox side effects. Some people might experience different forms of side effects. To be sure, please tell your doctors and seek their advice if you experience any side effect that makes you worry about your health.