Review the side-effects of Pentazocine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Circulatory depression, high blood pressure, shock, fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, depression, disorientation, disturbed dreams, dizziness, excitement, faintness, hallucinations, headache, sleeplessness, irritability, light-headedness, muscle tremor, tingling, sedation, temporary loss of consciousness, tremor, weakness.
Skin- Inflammation, including itching, excessive sweating, flushed skin.
Eye and ENT- Double vision, constriction of the pupil, involuntary eye movement, perception of sound, visual blurring, and focusing difficultly.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation, cramps, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, taste alteration, vomiting.
Blood- High concentration of eosinophils decrease in the number of granulocytes.
Skin- Subcutaneous depression, nodules, severe stiffness, soft tissue induration, sting on injection, and ulceration at injection sites.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breath, respiratory depression, transient sleep disorder in newborns whose mothers received parenteral pentazocine during labor.
Miscellaneous- Allergic reactions, alterations in rate or strength of uterine contractions during labor, chills, urinary retention, unusual weakness.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Circulatory depression, high blood pressure, shock, fast heart rate.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, depression, disorientation, disturbed dreams, dizziness, excitement, faintness, hallucinations, headache, sleeplessness, irritability, light-headedness, muscle tremor, tingling, sedation, temporary loss of consciousness, tremor, weakness.
Skin- Inflammation, including itching, excessive sweating, flushed skin.
Eye and ENT- Double vision, constriction of the pupil, involuntary eye movement, perception of sound, visual blurring, and focusing difficultly.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation, cramps, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, taste alteration, vomiting.
Blood- High concentration of eosinophils decrease in the number of granulocytes.
Skin- Subcutaneous depression, nodules, severe stiffness, soft tissue induration, sting on injection, and ulceration at injection sites.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breath, respiratory depression, transient sleep disorder in newborns whose mothers received parenteral pentazocine during labor.
Miscellaneous- Allergic reactions, alterations in rate or strength of uterine contractions during labor, chills, urinary retention, unusual weakness.
Other Precautions :
Change the injection sites, avoid abrupt withdrawal.Drug Name : Pentazocine
Pentazocine(Talwin) generic relieves moderate to severe pain. It is an opioid (narcotic) analgesic. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.Trade Names for Pentazocine
India :
Fortwin |
Verpen |
Forstar Inj |
Riddof |
Zocin |
Cadiwin |
Pantazocine Lactate |
Laptol |
Forstar Inj |
Riddof |
Pentawin |
Pentalab |
Pentazocine (Bio) |
Fortagesic |
Zocin |
Fortwin |
Fortstar |
Riddof |
Fortwin Inj |
Pzocin
International :
Talwin
