PENTAZOCINE/TALWIN
for moderate to severe pain; preop sedation; Synthetic partial
opiate agonist/antagonist; Dosage:30mg IM or IV; 50-100mg PO q3-4hr
prn; Note that 30-60mg IM equianalgesic to 10mg morphine IM;
therefore, use with caution in patients receiving opiate drugs;
associated with considerable dysphoria;
KEY SEDATION PAIN OPIOID
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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