BUTORPHANOL belongs to the class of 'narcotic analgesics' primarily used to treat moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain, and migraine-related headaches. BUTORPHANOL is also used as an anaesthesia adjunct during surgery and early labor. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body.
BUTORPHANOL contains 'Butorphanol' which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals located in the brain that controls pain, pleasure, and addictive behaviors. Butorphanol also acts as a pre-anaesthetic during surgery, antitussive (cough suppressant), and antiemetic (prevents vomiting) medication.
Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain and response to treatment. Common side effects of BUTORPHANOL include headache, dizziness, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, and constipation. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor beforehand if you have liver, kidney, or heart diseases, breathing problems, mood disorders, brain-related problems, gastrointestinal disorders, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), drug addiction, and urination problems before starting BUTORPHANOL. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. BUTORPHANOL causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Avoid alcohol to further prevent the worsening of side effects. BUTORPHANOL is not recommended for people below 18 years of age.
Pain relief.
BUTORPHANOL contains 'Butorphanol', an opioid analgesic that helps relieve moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain and migraine headaches. BUTORPHANOL is also used as a part of anaesthesia during surgery and early labor. It helps relieve pain in various conditions like toothache, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It works by acting on the opioid receptors and blocking the transmission of pain signals.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney or heart diseases, abdominal problems (gallbladder disease, pancreatitis), adrenal gland diseases (Addison's disease), brain disorders (fits, tumours, increased intracranial pressure), heart problems (irregular heartbeat, chest pain, a recent history of heart attack), high blood pressure and breathing problems (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnoea) before starting BUTORPHANOL. If you have any mood disorders (toxic psychosis), spine problems (kyphoscoliosis), gastrointestinal problems (diarrhoea, paralytic ileus), personal or a family history of a substance use disorder like overuse of or addiction to drugs or alcohol, urination problems (enlarged prostate or urethral stricture) and an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), inform your doctor in advance before starting BUTORPHANOL. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. BUTORPHANOL causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive until you are mentally alert. Avoid alcohol to prevent the worsening of side effects further. BUTORPHANOL is not recommended for anyone below 18 years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: BUTORPHANOL may interact with nasal decongestants (oxymetazoline), opioid pain relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine), anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), common cold medicines (diphenhydramine), antifungals (ketoconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin), HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir), fits medicines (clonazepam, phenytoin), pigments (methylene blue), chemotherapy medicines (procarbazine), anti-depressants (phenelzine, selegiline), drugs treating Parkinson's disease (rasagiline) and medicines for alcohol dependence (naltrexone).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using BUTORPHANOL, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases, breathing problems, mood disorders, brain-related problems, gastrointestinal disorders, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), drug addiction/substance use, and urination problems.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking BUTORPHANOL. Alcohol intake, along with BUTORPHANOL, may cause increased drowsiness and dizziness.
Please consult your doctor before taking BUTORPHANOL if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
BUTORPHANOL is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking BUTORPHANOL if you are a nursing mother.
BUTORPHANOL may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these side effects.
Please consult your doctor since BUTORPHANOL should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease.
Please consult your doctor since BUTORPHANOL should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.
BUTORPHANOL is not recommended in anyone below 18 years of age.
Pain: It is not a disease but a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know that something is wrong in the body and thereby helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis and stomach ache.
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