Pentazo IM/IV/SC30mg/ml
Rx- Generic:
- Pentazocine Hydrochloride
- Company:
- General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- 5 Injections
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৳ 150/unit
Pack: ৳ 150
At a glance
Pentazocine Hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It may also be used for preoperative or preanesthetic medication and as a supplement to surgical anesthesia.
Indications
- Moderate to severe pain
- Preoperative or preanesthetic medication
- Supplement to surgical anesthesia
- Labor pain
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Oral (Moderate to severe pain): 50-100 mg every 3-4 hours; max 600 mg/day
- IV/IM/SC (Anesthesia & pain): 30 mg every 3-4 hours; max 360 mg/day; doses >30 mg IV or 60 mg IM/SC not recommended
- Labor pain: 30 mg IM once OR 20 mg IV, 2-3 times at 2-3 hour intervals
- Renal impairment: CrCl 10-50: 75% normal dose; CrCl <10: 50% normal dose
- Hepatic impairment: Reduce dose or avoid in liver disease
Pediatric Dose (>1 year):
- Oral (6-12 years): 25 mg every 3-4 hours
- IM: 0.5 mg/kg
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Vomiting
- Euphoria
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating
Precautions & warnings
- May impair driving ability; do not drive if drowsy or dizzy
- Avoid alcohol (may cause excessive sleepiness)
- Caution and low dosage in respiratory depression
- Caution in renal or hepatic impairment
- Caution in patients prone to seizures (seizures may occur)
- Withdrawal symptoms may occur in opioid-dependent patients
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.