Pentazocine

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (pen taz' oh seen)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Pentazocine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Pentazocine is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.


How should this medicine be used?

Pentazocine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 3 to 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take pentazocine exactly as directed.

Pentazocine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than prescribed by your doctor.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before taking pentazocine,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pentazocine, naloxone, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in pentazocine tablets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: other pain relievers; antidepressants
    • especially fluoxetine (Prozac)
    ; medications for cough, cold, or allergies; sedatives; sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
  • tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease; a history of alcoholism or seizure disorders; lung or thyroid disease; heart disease; prostatic hypertrophy; or biliary or urinary problems.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pentazocine, call your doctor.
  • talk to your doctor about the safe use of this medication if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should not usually take pentazocine because it is not as safe as other medications that can be used to treat the same condition.
  • if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking pentazocine.
  • you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
  • ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with pentazocine. Alcohol can make the side effects of this medication worse.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Pentazocine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • confusion
  • feeling very tired
  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • drowsiness
  • mood changes
  • headache
  • upset stomach
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • stomach pain
  • rash
  • difficulty urinating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • difficulty breathing
  • fast heartbeat
  • fainting
  • hallucinations

Pentazocine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.


Drug Category/Class

  • Adjuvants, Anesthesia
  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Narcotic Antagonists
  • Narcotics
  • Benzomorphan Derivatives
  • Opioids
  • Analgesics
  • Nervous System
  • Benzomorphan derivatives
Prescribed For the relief of moderate to severe pain.
Weight :285.4238
Structure Pentazocine
Generic Drug Pentazocine prescribed For the relief of moderate to severe pain.
Formula

C19H27NO

Pentazocine has 18 Brands listed


Cadiwin (30 mg)Forstar (30 mg)
Fortstar (30 mg)Fortwin (25 mg)
Fortwin Inj (30 mg)Laptol (30 mg)
Pantazocine Lactate (30 mg)Pentalab (30 mg)
Pentawin (30 mg)Pentazocine (30 mg)
Pentazocine 30 mg (Jan Aushadhi)Penzyl (30 mg)
Pzocin (30 mg)Riddoff (30 mg)
Susevin (30 mg)Verpen (30 mg)
Wintal (30 mg)Zocin (30 mg)

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