pentazocine
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8.7
- noun
- /ˌpɛn.təˈzoʊ.siːn/
- Specialized
- The doctor suggested pentazocine for her pain relief following the accident.
- pentazocine and promethazine
Examples
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Introduction: Pentazocine is a benzomorphan derivative that possesses opioid agonist as well as weak antagonist actions.
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Also, fentanyl-midazolam produced better anxiolysis and amnesia, and was comparatively short-acting; therefore, it produced fewer side effects than the combination of pentazocine and promethazine.
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To compare fentanyl, midazolam, with pentazocine, promethazine for consciousness.
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A clinically significant fall in respiratory rate and SaO2 was observed only in one patient with fentanyl-midazolam and in two patients receiving pentazocine and promethazine.
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Thus, it is clear from the above table that while all patients in group I were sedated, in group II two patients out of the 30 were not sedated even after reaching the maximum dosage range mentioned for pentazocine and promethazine; the remaining 28 patients achieved the required level of sedation.
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Pentazocine and promethazine caused a marked and significant rise in pulse rate, mean arterial pressure, and rate pressure product (peak rise within 15 min) requiring intervention in 3 patients, of which one patient had chest pain.
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A study of 30 cases in each sedative group, i.e., Fentanyl + Midazolam Group I and Pentazocine + Promethazine Group II, was carried out at the Department of Anaesthesia of our postgraduate institute.
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Three older users reported past experiences with intravenous use of Talwin (pentazocine and naloxone), Dilaudid, and some other pharmaceutical opioids, but these practices were described as relatively rare among current users.
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Chambers' subsequent work focused on the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs: pentazocine (Talwin), propoxyphene (Darvon), amphetamines, barbiturate-sedatives, and methadone.
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Patients typically receive pentazocine to alleviate moderate to severe pain after surgery.
Synonyms
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A medicine for treating moderate to severe pain that is less addictive than morphine
How Addictive
- NSFW
35
7.9
- NSFW
125
4.9
- Specialized
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8.7
- Specialized
12
6.5
- UK
2
2.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pentazocine is built from the parts penta- meaning 'five', like in pentagon, and -azocine, a chemistry ending that points to a ring with nitrogen. So, the name tells chemists about the drug's five-part chemical ring and is an easy way to remember it is a man-made pain medicine.