GLOBAL PENTAZOCINE (Pentazocine 30mg/ml) 2 × 5 × 1ml AMPOULE INJECTION.
Generic name: Pentazocine.
Brand name: Global healthcare
Class: Opioid Analgesic
Pack size: 10 ampoules.
Form: Injection
Strength: 30 mg.
Amount: ₦‎13,000

Description: Global Pentazocine Injection is an opioid analgesic used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is commonly administered via intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous injection. This medication is often used in settings such as post-operative care, cancer-related pain management, or during childbirth for pain relief.

Key features:
• It is an intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous injection.
• Effective in treating moderate to severe pain, including surgical, trauma-related, and chronic pain.

Side effects:
Common side effects include:
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Light-headedness
• Headache

Caution:
• Avoid combining with alcohol, other opioids, sedatives, or tranquilizers as this can increase the risk of severe side effects, including respiratory depression.
• Long-term use can lead to drug dependence and addiction. Use should be monitored, especially for individuals with a history of substance abuse.
• This drug can impair mental and physical abilities; avoid activities that require full alertness until you know how the drug affects you.
• Caution should be exercised in individuals with impaired liver or kidney function, as dose adjustment may be required.
• Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the side effects, particularly dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.