Nalphin20mg/2ml
Injection
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nalphin. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nalphin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nalphin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nalphin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Nalphin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nalphin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Nalphin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nalphin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nalphin is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as a premedication before surgery. This medicine is g... View More
Uses of Nalphin
- Moderate to severe pain
Side effects of Nalphin
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
How to use Nalphin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Nalphin works
Nalphin is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
What if you forget to take Nalphin?
If you miss a dose of Nalphin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Use Nalphin as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Nalphin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
Indication
Moderate to severe pain, Pain associated with MI, Balanced anaesthesia
Administration
IV Administration Administer each 10 mg by IV push over 3-5 minutes
Adult Dose
Parenteral Moderate to severe pain Adult: IM/IV/SC: 10-20 mg 3-6 hrly as required. Non-opioid-tolerant patients: Max single dose: 20 mg. Max daily d... View More
Child Dose
Pain <1 year: Safety and efficacy not established >1 year: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q3-4hr PRN; individual dose not to exceed 20 mg; not to exceed 160... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Caution; dose reduction may be necessary; monitor
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Absolute: Diarrhea associated with toxins, pseudomembranous colitis, respiratory depression (<12 beats/min) Acute asthma, bradycardia... View More
Mode of Action
Nalbuphine is a phenanthrene derivative opioid analgesic with mixed opioid agonist and antagonist activity. It inhibits the ascending pain pathways, alt... View More
Precaution
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Emotionally unstable patients or patients with history of opiate abuse; closely monitor these patients... View More
Side Effect
>10% Sedation (36%) 1-10% Clamminess (9%),Nausea and vomiting (6%),Dizziness (5%),Xerostomia (4%),Headache (3%) <1% Asthma,Bradycardia,Burning,... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B; D if used for prolonged periods or near term
Interaction
Additive CNS depressant effects may occur with other CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, anaesthetics, anxiolytics, hypnotics, TCAs and antipsychotics.
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