PENTRELIEF 30MG/1ML INJECTION

Introduction:

Pentrelief 30mg Injection contains the active ingredient pentazocine lactate. It is used to treat moderately severe pain in burns, trauma, fracture, cancer, etc. It is also administered before you are given an anesthetic (produces an unconscious state) for surgery. This medicine should not be used if you have bronchial asthma, blockage in the bowel, significant respiratory depression (slow and ineffective breathing), or if you are allergic to pentazocine. 

Talk to your physician if you have heart problems, liver disorders, kidney disorders, seizures, brain conditions, alcohol addiction, or allergic conditions before the administration of Pentrelief 30mg Injection. Report to your physician if you experience severe constipation after being treated with this medicine.

Uses of Pentrelief 30mg Injection:

• Treats moderate to severe pain
• Adjunct for surgical anesthesia (unconscious sedation)

How Pentrelief 30mg Injection works:

Pentrelief 30mg Injection interacts with opioid receptors (mu and kappa), blocks the pain transmitting signals, and relieves the pain.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Pentrelief 30mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Opioids, analgesia and pain management, 12th edition, 2011, 509.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Opioid analgesics and antagonists, 7th edition, 2013, 480 - 482.
3. Hospira, Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Dec 2016] [ Accessed on 29th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/016194s079s080lbl.pdf

How to use Pentrelief 30mg Injection:

It will be given to you by your physician.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Pentrelief 30mg Injection may cause harm to the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine. 

Breastfeeding:

Pentrelief 30mg Injection passes into the breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. 

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Pentrelief 30mg Injection. 

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Pentrelief 30mg Injection.

Driving: 

After having Pentrelief 30mg Injection, you may feel sleepy for some time. Do not drive or handle any tools or machines unless your doctor says you are ready to engage in such activities.

Others:

• Consult your doctor if you have bronchial asthma, blockage in the bowel, respiratory depression, or allergic conditions before taking Pentrelief 30mg Injection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Euphoria (intense feeling of wellbeing)
• Constipation
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Tiredness