Talwin
Talwin is a brand name for the drug pentazocine, a synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as a pre-anesthetic medication and supplement to surgical anesthesia.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Pentazocine, the active ingredient in Talwin, is a kappa opioid receptor agonist and a mu opioid receptor antagonist. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Talwin is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It can also be used as a pre-anesthetic medication and supplement to surgical anesthesia.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of Talwin include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, increased sweating, and dry mouth. Serious side effects can include mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, and signs of an allergic reaction.
Contraindications[edit | edit source]
Talwin should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to pentazocine. It is also contraindicated in patients who are currently using or have recently used monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Interactions[edit | edit source]
Talwin can interact with a number of other medications, including other opioids, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants. It can also interact with alcohol and illicit drugs.
Society and culture[edit | edit source]
Talwin is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States, meaning it has a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
See also[edit | edit source]
Talwin Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD