Information about Butorphanol

Generic Name : Butorphanol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Butorphanol are provided here.

Pronunciation : byoo-TOR-fan-ahl

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Butorphanol, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y45.0 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Butorphanol

India :

Butrum (1 mg) | Butodol -1 | Butodol (2 mg) | Butrum | Butodol 1mg Injection

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International :

Stadol

Why is Butorphanol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed to alleviate pain post operatively, migraine, balanced general anesthesia, and used to relieve pain during labor. It blocks the pain sensations.

When should Butorphanol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Butorphanol?

1 mg IV or 2 mg IM with repeated doses every 3 to 4 hours, as necessary. 1 mg (one spray in one nostril), it may be increased up to 2mg dose, if needed.

How should Butorphanol be taken?

It comes as a nasal spray, injection.

What are the warnings and precautions for Butorphanol?

•Since it is a narcotic, it could cause dependence.

• Use in narcotic dependent patients should be avoided.

It may cause drowsiness, dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Do not drink alcoholic beverages while using this injection.

Caution needed in patients with history of head injury, any condition that increases the pressure in your brain or skull, problems with brain or nervous system, heart attack, breathing problems, high blood pressure, heart, kidney or liver disease, elderly, pregnancy and lactation.

What are the side effects of Butorphanol?

Body as a Whole- Loss of strength/lethargy, headache and sensation of heat.
Heart- Irregular heartbeat, palpitations and dilatation of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System- Nervousness, a floating feeling, headache, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, in co-ordination anxiety, seizures, tremor and sleeplessness.
Skin- Itching, sweating/clamminess, rash and hives.
Eye and ENT- Nasal congestion, blurred vision, ear pain, inflammation of pharynx, stuffy nose, ringing in the ear and unpleasant taste.
GI- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth and stomach pain.
Respiratory- Bronchitis, cough, difficulty in breathing, nose bleed, nasal congestion, nasal irritation, sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection.
Genitourinary- Impaired urination.