BUTORPHANOL

Overview

BUTORPHANOL is a Schedule H drug.
Butorphanol is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Butorphanol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as part of anesthesia for surgery, or during early labor (if childbirth is expected to be more than 4 hours away).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous), ,

Precautions

You should not use butorphanol if you have recently used narcotic medications and have become dependent on them. Butorphanol can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BUTORPHANOL over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Drowsiness, Left Eye Small (constricted) Pupils, Right Eye Small (constricted) Pupils, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BUTORPHANOL : Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Tightness, Wheezing, Dizziness, Drowsiness

Rare Side-Effects

BUTORPHANOL : Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Disease Interactions

BUTORPHANOL can interfere with: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhoea, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Premature Aging, Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Brain Tumor, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Hypertension, Hypotension, Adrenal Insufficiency, Biliary Cirrhosis, Gall Bladder Disease

Technical Classification

BUTORPHANOL is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BUTORPHANOL as Ingredient

BUTODOL 1MG INJBUTORPHANOL 1.0 MG
BUTODOL 2MG INJBUTORPHANOL 2.0 MG
BUTRUM 1MG INJBUTORPHANOL 1.0 MG
BUTRUM 2MG INJBUTORPHANOL 2.0 MG