PENTAZOCINE

Overview

PENTAZOCINE is a Schedule H drug.
Pentazocine relieves moderate to severe pain. Can be given to women in labor for pain relief.
It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.  Pentazocine is an opoid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Usage

PENTAZOCINE is generally used to treat: Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IM (Intra-Mascular),

Precautions

• You should not use pentazocine if you are allergic to it.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Pentazocine can slow or stop your breathing. Never use pentazocine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
• Do not give yourself pentazocine if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used.
  
• Pentazocine is usually given only for a short time.
• Do not stop using pentazocine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Pentazocine may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how pentazocine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
• Misuse of Narcotic medicine can cause addiction,overdose or death.especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PENTAZOCINE over-dosage can result in: Anxiety, Hallucinations, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PENTAZOCINE : Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Body Excessive Sweating, Dry Mouth, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Serious Side-Effects

PENTAZOCINE : Blood Pressure, High, Respiratory Failure, Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

PENTAZOCINE : Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Chest Pain, Chills, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Cough, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Eye Irritation, Pain With Urination, Legs Shaking, Hands Shaking, Throat Soreness, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Face Swelling, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Jerking Eye Movements

Food Interactions

Smoking tobacco may reduce the blood levels and effects of pentazocine.,Avoid smoking.

Disease Interactions

PENTAZOCINE can interfere with: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhoea, Acute Liver Failure, Premature Aging, Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Brain Tumor, Respiratory Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Gall Bladder Disease, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

PENTAZOCINE is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PENTAZOCINE as Ingredient

DOLOWIN OLD TAB	PENTAZOCINE
FORTAGESIC 500MG/15MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PENTAZOCINE 15.0 MG
FORTSTAR 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
FORTWIN 1ML INJ	PENTAZOCINE 12.0 ML
FORTWIN 25MG TAB	PENTAZOCINE 25.0 MG
FORTWIN 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
FORTWIN INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30 MG
NICOZOCIN 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
PENTALAB 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
PENTAWIN 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
PENTAWOK 40MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 40.0 MG
PENTAZOCINE 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30 MG/ML
RIDDOF 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG
UNIZOCINE INJ	PENTAZOCINE
ZOCIN 30MG INJ	PENTAZOCINE 30.0 MG