Question 1

what is the definition or description of: butorphanol allergy?

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Stadol Allergy: Butorphanol (Brand name: Stadol) is a synthetic opioid agonist- antagonist that is used for pain control. The brand name medication has been discontinued by the manufacturer.   Allergic reactions to medications could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face, hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 2

how do you take butorphanol?

Accepted Answer

Call physician: Always call your physician prescribing the medication in question for the most accurate answers.

Question 3

trying to find a medicare part d insurance company that pays for butorphanol?

Accepted Answer

Medicare part d: Good luck - appropriate coverage is becoming a thing of the past. Keep in mind that there is going to be a further $500mil dollar reduction in medicare funding.

Question 4

how many hours can i repeat my dose of butorphanol after my second dose? (nasal spray)

Accepted Answer

After several hours: Most doctors recommend you use only one spray initially (after proper instruction on how to use/spray). If pain persists after 60-90 minutes, second spray in other nostril can be used. After that do not repeat sooner than 3-4 hours. Some people will need two sprays (one in each nostril) for pain relief but side effects/drowsiness are greater. Follow doctor's directions carefully.

Question 5

can you tell me how is it possible that buprenorphine and butorphanol are partial agonists-antagonists?

Accepted Answer

Agonist/antagonist: They are agonists at some receptor types and antagonist at other receptor types. Also agonist/antagonist effects may also be dose dependent as well.

Question 6

is butorphanol more potent than tramadol? is the nasal spray form of butorphanol better than tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Quicker relief of pain with nasal spray

Question 7

why wont  medicare part d pay for butorphanol tartrate nasal spray for my mom?

Accepted Answer

Formulary?: The nasal spray formulation may not be on their formulary due to the cost of it. You can call medicare part d directly to ask them the specific reason for the denial.

Question 8

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 9

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 10

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

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