Question 1

is there a replacement of the drug talwin (pentazocine)?

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine)  nx: Talwin (pentazocine) is not available in us but a combination product called talwin (pentazocine)nx , which is combination of talwin (pentazocine) and nalaxone still available by prescrption as scedule4 drug.Naloxone part prevents abuse of the drug, will cause withdrawl in opoid dependant patients.

Question 2

can anyone tell me if a medicine called talwin (pentazocine) is a good pain medication ?

Accepted Answer

At times: Talwin (pentazocine) is a good pain med the IM, IV, and SC route and works well most of the time.  The oral med is fairly good at pain control and has naloxone in it as it is a product for abuse so the added me inhibits its effect and makes it not usable as a illegal use.  Everyone is a individual and their responses vary so in most cases it can work well. Watch kidney function.  Hope this is helpful.

Question 3

is there any drug for chronic back pain stronger that oxycontin beside talwin (pentazocine)?

Accepted Answer

Not stronger: Talwin (pentazocine) is not stronger than oxycontin. It sounds as though the cause of the pain should be identified rather than finding stronger drugs.

Question 4

has anyone heard any info on the drug talwin (pentazocine) and or a replacement ?

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine) -Pentazicine: Talwin or generic name pentazocine is narcotic pain medicine not used much these days, it also comes in combination with Naloxone to prevent the misuse of the narcotic ingredient.

Question 5

is talwin (pentazocine) being made anymore. what are they going to substitute?

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine)  nx: Talwin (pentazocine) is not available in us but a combination product called talwin (pentazocine)nx , which is combination of talwin (pentazocine) and nalaxone still available by prescrption as scedule4 drug.Naloxone part prevents abuse of the drug, will cause withdrawl in opoid dependant patients.

Question 6

i took talwin (pentazocine) nx and promethiazine that interact together ?

Accepted Answer

Additive effect: The promethazine may increase the pain relief effect of the talwin (pentazocine). The two together can cause more drowsiness. The promethazine can reduce the nausea caused by Talwin (pentazocine).

Question 7

why is it that naloxone added to talwin (pentazocine) nx?

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine) nx: The naloxone is there to minimize the chance of drug dependency to talwin (pentazocine).

Question 8

hi doctors, can you tell me what is pentazocine/naloxone ?

Accepted Answer

Pain killer: It is a combination of a narcotic pain killer pentazocine  with a narcotic antidote ( antagonist) naloxone, it is designed that way so in case of injection one would not get desired euphoric effect, i.e. To prevent drug abuse.

Question 9

what are pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets?

Accepted Answer

Talacen (pentazocine and acetaminophen): It is a prescription medication containing a narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen (tylenol) used for mild to moderate pain.

Question 10

what is the medication talwin (pentazocine) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine): Talwin (pentazocine) is a medication for serious pain

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Can anyone tell me if a medicine called talwin (pentazocine) is a good pain medication ?

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Is there any drug for chronic back pain stronger that oxycontin beside talwin (pentazocine)?

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Has anyone heard any info on the drug talwin (pentazocine) and or a replacement ?

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Is talwin (pentazocine) being made anymore. what are they going to substitute?

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I took talwin (pentazocine) nx and promethiazine that interact together ?

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Why is it that naloxone added to talwin (pentazocine) nx?

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What are pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets?

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What is the medication talwin (pentazocine) prescribed for?

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