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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare porfessional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
NARCOTIC ANALGESICS - INJECTION
USES: This meidcation is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
HOW TO USE: Use that medication as presrcibed.
Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in reliveing it. Use that medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not raise your dose, use it more frqeuently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extenedd period of time, do not suddenly stop using that drug without your doctor's approval. Over time, that drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if that medication is not reileving the pain sufficiently.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing.
If these symtpoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, seiuzres.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate mediacl attention. Sympotms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmcaist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver disease, lung disease, asthma, colitis or other stomach problems, severe diarrhea, a hisotry of drug dependency, drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in activities requirnig alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alchool consumption cause it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of that drug.
Caution is advsied when using that drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreetd 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 satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include shallow and slow breathing, very slow heartbeat, fainting, seizures, small pupils, severe drowsiness, or unconsciosuness.
NOTES: To prevent constipation, raise your intkae of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise.
Stool softeners may be helpful. Do not shrae that medication 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 scheudle.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep out of the raech of babies.
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