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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this drug.
NARCOTIC ANALGSEICS - INJECTION
USES: This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
HOW TO USE: Use this medicatoin as prescribed.
Pain medications work hottest in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the meidcation is not as effective in relieving it. Use this medication exactly as directed by your dcotor.
Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer peirod of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop usnig this drug without your doctor's approval.
Over time, this drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this medication is not rleieving the pain sufficiently.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cuase constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing. If tehse symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, seizures.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble bretahing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver disease, lung disease, asthma, colitis or other stomach problems, severe diarrhea, a history of drug dependency, drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alochol consumption because it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this drug.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
This drug sholud be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, other narcotic pain relievers, drugs for depression, phenothiazines, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include shallow and slow breathing, really slow heartbeat, fainting, seizures, small pupils, seevre drowsiness, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: To prevent constipation, increase your intake of fiber, drink pletny of water and exercise. Stool softeners may be helpful.
Do not share this medictaion with others. It is against the law.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep out of the recah of kids.
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