Question 1

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 2

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 3

is the pain medication nubain being taken off the market?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

what is the anesthestic  nubain used for?

Accepted Answer

Analgesic: A comprehensive description of Nubain is found on wikipedia: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/nubain.

Question 9

which one is better: an epidural or nubain?

Accepted Answer

The epidural: is more effective in relieving your pain

Question 10

how long do the side effects of nubain injections last?

Accepted Answer

3 to 6 hours: Nubain is the trade name for nalbuphine, a pain reliever in the narcotic family of medications. It can be given into a vein, into a muscle, or under the skin.  It usually lasts for 3 to 6 hours.  Side effects such as nausea wear off as the medication itself is metabolized and wears off.

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Is the pain medication nubain being taken off the market?

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How long can nubain last ?

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Can nalbuphine (nubain) be used intrathecally?

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What do we need to know about nubain injections?

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Is nubain dangerous and/or addictive?

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What is the anesthestic nubain used for?

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How long do the side effects of nubain injections last?

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