pentazocine
General English name: pentazocine
Brand: Talwin, Talacen, Talwin NX
Application: Pain relief
Pharmaceutical forms of pentazocine
Combination brand containing pentazocine
Pentazocine Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking pentazocine
Contraindications Pentazocine
Pentazocine during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of pentazocine consumption on driving
Drug interaction of pentazocine
Warning about taking pentazocine
Side effects of pentazocine
Side effects of pentazocine overdose (pentazocine poisoning)
Storage conditions of pentazocine
Pharmaceutical forms of pentazocine
Pills, injection
Combination brand containing pentazocine
Talacen: Pentazocine and acetaminophen
Talwin NX: Pentazocine and naloxone
Pentazocine Drug Information
Pentazocine is a narcotic drug (sometimes called a narcotic) that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain (surgical and labor pains). Pentazocine works in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) by binding to some small areas called receptors. This will reduce the pain and reaction to the pain in you.
The correct amount and method of taking pentazocine
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of pentazocine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
A vial of pentazocine is usually injected into a hospital by a nurse to relieve pain. The dose and amount of the injection is determined by your doctor.
Pentazocine tablets should normally be taken every 3-4 hours.
pentazocine can be addictive, use it only for the period prescribed.
Contraindications Pentazocine
Note the expiration date of pentazocine and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give pentazocine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with pentazocine, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Pentazocine during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor.
The effect of pentazocine consumption on driving
Pentazocine causes drowsiness and dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery.
Drug interaction of pentazocine
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Drugs that may interact with this drug include: MAO inhibitors, naltrexone, fluoxetine, opioids, and other analgesics such as buprenorphine, tramadol, butorphanol, diamorphine, and others.
If you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam), alp Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, and analgesics and painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medications (such as allergies or colds and cough medicines) as most of their ingredients cause drowsiness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about taking these medicines.
Pentazocine may interfere with certain tests (including amylase and lipase level tests) and cause erroneous results.
Ask your doctor about using this medicine before the test.
Warning about taking pentazocine
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking pentazocine:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have any kidney or liver disease.
- If you have a problem with your prostate or urination.
- If you have a heart problem.
- If you are over 65 years old.
- If you have any respiratory problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- If you have any problems with your thyroid or adrenal glands.
- If you have epilepsy.
- If you have gallstones.
- If you have recently had a severe head injury.
- If you are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of pentazocine
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Dizziness, drowsiness
- feeling exhausted
- Mood swings
- Headache
- stomach discomfort
- Constipation
- Stomach ache
- Rash and skin urticaria
- Problem urinating
- Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of pentazocine.
Side effects of pentazocine overdose (pentazocine poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as severe drowsiness, palpitations, hot flashes, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, fainting, and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of pentazocine
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.