Question 1

can  nalbuphine (nubain) be used intrathecally?

Accepted Answer

No: Only three drugs are fda approved for intrathecal administration: morphine, Baclofen and ziconotide. Other medications are used by physician discretion. Nalbuphine has not being used at all.

Question 2

is nalbuphine a prescription pain pill?

Accepted Answer

Injectable: Nalbuphine is a semi-synthetic opioid used commercially as an analgesic under a variety of trade names, including nubain. 
Nalbuphine is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It can also be used as a supplement to balanced anesthesia, for preoperative and postoperative analgesia, and for obstetrical analgesia during labor and delivery.

Question 3

in pain, docs won't allow me what i have taken for years, where i can i get nalbuphine uk?

Accepted Answer

Nalbuphine: Nalbuphine (NUBAIN) is a semi-synthetic opioid that should be reserved for acute, short term pain, Taking it for years is simply an abuse of the drug and leads to tolerance, and thus,ineffectiveness as far as the 'pain' goes. Listen to your docs because they are trying to help you.

Question 4

why do you prefer nalbuphine in children in postop pain control? why not use fentanyl or pethidine? whats the reason? what advantage?!

Accepted Answer

I don't: prefer nalbuphine in children, some may because it has a ceiling to respiratory depression. Children need narcotics according to their situation and I believe in using medications you become familiar with

Question 5

could you tell me about the medication "nubain" in the inj use?

Accepted Answer

Nubain: Can by injected intravenously, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly. It is related to and similar potency to morphine but also related to the reversal agent naloxone, thus can cause withdrawal symptons. It causes respiratory depression but has a ceiling effect. Nubain is commonly used in labor and delivery.

Question 6

is the pain medication nubain being taken off the market?

Accepted Answer

YES in the UK: It has been removed in the uk.

Question 7

does nubain pain medication, presribed or unprescribed work well?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds: Depending on the nature of your pain. Not all pain is equal. So, not all pain requires opiates.

Question 8

how long can nubain  last ?

Accepted Answer

About 5 hours: The plasma half-life of nalbuphine is 5 hours and in clinical studies the duration of analgesic activity has been reported to range from 3 to 6 hours. This varies from person to person, as some people metabolize medications slower/faster than others. Also, the concurrent use of other medications can speed or slow metabolism.

Question 9

what do we need to know about nubain injections?

Accepted Answer

Effects/side effects: Nubain is a special type of opiate called an agonist/antagonist.  It is a moderately strong analgesic.  It is noteworthy for being more effective in women than men.  It is often used as part of an anesthetic in an operating room.  The most prevalent side effect is sedation followed by nausea, dry mouth headache.  At low doses, the drug may increase pain in men.

Question 10

is nubain dangerous and/or addictive?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A person can use excessive amounts of Nubain and suffer the consequences of too much of an opiod in their system. It can depress their breathing and possibly cause death in high doses. Because it is an opiod it is also prone to cause physical dependancy, abuse and addiction.

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In pain, docs won't allow me what i have taken for years, where i can i get nalbuphine uk?

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Why do you prefer nalbuphine in children in postop pain control? why not use fentanyl or pethidine? whats the reason? what advantage?!

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Could you tell me about the medication "nubain" in the inj use?

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Is the pain medication nubain being taken off the market?

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