Unizocine Injection
Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
32.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Moderate to severe pain

COMPOSITION:
Pentazocine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Unizocine Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Unizocine Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Unizocine Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Unizocine Injection may cause sedation especially if taken with alcohol. This may impair your driving ability.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Unizocine Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Unizocine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Unizocine Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Unizocine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pentazocine   NA

Uses of Unizocine Injection
Unizocine Injection is used for moderate to severe pain.

How to use Unizocine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Unizocine Injection works
Unizocine Injection is an opioid analgesic ( pain reliever). It works by decreasing the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sweating, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Weakness, Dehydration, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Edema, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Anemia, Constipation.

Expert advice for Unizocine Injection
Use Unizocine 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 Unizocine, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Unizocine a narcotic/ an opiate/ a controlled substance?
Unizocine is a narcotic opioid analgesic. It is a controlled substance

Q. Is pentazocine naloxone an opiate/ a narcotic?
Pentazocine naloxone contains 2 medications, pentazocine and naloxone. Pentazocine is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type). Naloxone counteracts the effect of opiate active ingredient in it and helps to prevent misuse of this product

Q. Is Unizocine like/ stronger than hydrocodone?
Unizocine and hydrocodone belong to same category of drugs and are equally effective and safe in treatment of moderate to severe pain, Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Does pentazocine have codeine in it?
No, it doesn't contain codeine. It is a narcotic opioid analgesic

Q. How long does Unizocine stay in system?
Unizocine is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract; following administration by mouth, peak plasma concentrations are reached in 1-3 hours and the half-life is reported to be 2-3 hours, but it can be detected in urine from 1-3 days.

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