Pentazocine is used for moderate to severe pain.

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

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• Use Pentazocine 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 Pentazocine, 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.

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

Ques. 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

Ques. Q. Is Pentazocine like/ stronger than hydrocodone?
Pentazocine 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

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

Ques. Q. How long does Pentazocine stay in system?
Pentazocine 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.