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| Pronunciation |
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 (pen
TAZ oh seen kom bi NAY
shuns) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Talacen®; Talwin®
Compound |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Analgesic Combination (Narcotic) |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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Use by mouth only. Do not misuse this medicine and give by a shot. Does
not mix with other street drugs. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to pentazocine compound or any other part of
this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms
involved. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to relieve pain. |
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| How does it work? |
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Pentazocine binds to brain receptors, relieving pain. It decreases
the feeling of pain and a person's response to pain.
Acetaminophen blocks production and release of chemicals that cause
pain.
Aspirin blocks production and release of chemicals that cause pain
and inflammation. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine by mouth only.
Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink
less liquid by healthcare provider. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed
basis. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
If you have had a stomach ulcer, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities
until you see how this medicine affects you.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) or other medicines
and natural products that slow your actions and reactions. These include
sedatives, tranquilizers, mood stabilizers, antihistamines, and other pain
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing
diet may help. Talk with healthcare provider about a stool softener or
laxative. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Keep a diary of pain control.
Bowel movements. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Difficulty breathing.
Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
Poor pain control.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe constipation.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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