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Pentazocine/naloxone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
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Talwin Nx, Pentazocine And Naloxone Hcl, Pentazocine-Naloxone
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pentazocine/naloxone
Talwin Nx, Pentazocine And Naloxone Hcl, Pentazocine-Naloxone
Uses
Pentazocine/naloxone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
How To Use
- To prevent upset stomach, take this with food or milk.
- Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
- Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it.
- Take Pentazocine/naloxone only by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because Pentazocine/naloxone can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using Pentazocine/naloxone without your doctor s approval.
- Over time, Pentazocine/naloxone may not work as well.
- Consult your doctor if Pentazocine/naloxone is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
Side Effects
- May cause constipation, lightheadedness, disturbed dreams, vision changes, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or flushing.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: an irregular heartbeat, facial swelling, fainting, anxiety, hallucinations, tremors.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Pentazocine/naloxone, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, lung problems, asthma, severe diarrhea, colitis, seizures, substance abuse history, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Pentazocine/naloxone is safe when used orally (by mouth).
- Severe, possibly fatal reactions may occur if this oral medication is misused by injecting it.
- Use caution performing activities requiring alertness (such as driving) if Pentazocine/naloxone makes you dizzy or drowsy.
- Alcoholic beverages can add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of Pentazocine/naloxone and increase stomach irritation.
- Ask your doctor for advice about the safe use of alcohol.
- Before having surgery, especially gall bladder surgery, tell the doctor that you take pentazocine.
- Pentazocine/naloxone should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Pentazocine/naloxone is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), cimetidine, sibutramine.
- Also report use of medications that make you drowsy, such as: sedatives, tranquilizers, drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), antidepressants, alcohol.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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