Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Nalbuphine Hydrochloride

Form: Injection 10mg/ml

Indication

Moderate to severe pain, Pain associated with MI, Balanced anaesthesia

Administration

IV Administration Administer each 10 mg by IV push over 3-5 minutes

Adult Dose

Parenteral Moderate to severe pain Adult: IM/IV/SC: 10-20 mg 3-6 hrly as required. Non-opioid-tolerant patients: Max single dose: 20 mg. Max daily dose: 160 mg. Intravenous Adjunct in balanced anaesthesia Adult: Induction: 0.3-3 mg/kg over 10-15 min. Maintenance: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg as single admin if required. Hepatic impairment: Caution; dose reduction may be necessary; monitor

Child Dose

Pain <1 year: Safety and efficacy not established >1 year: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q3-4hr PRN; individual dose not to exceed 20 mg; not to exceed 160 mg/day

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Caution; dose reduction may be necessary; monitor

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Absolute: Diarrhea associated with toxins, pseudomembranous colitis, respiratory depression (<12 beats/min) Acute asthma, bradycardia, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory impairment

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.