Question 1

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

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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 someone tell me if pentazocine is even close to a percocet?

Accepted Answer

DEA Schedule 4 vs 2: Pentazocine is a schedule 4 analgesic while Percocet is a schedule 2.  In my experience Percocet is generally more effective in severe pain.

Question 3

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 4

what is the medication talwin (pentazocine) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what is talwin (pentazocine)?

Accepted Answer

Pentazocine: Pentazocine is a synthetically prepared prototypical mixed agonist-antagonist narcotic (opioid analgesic) drug of the benzomorphan class of opioids used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what is pentazocine naloxone ?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Drug: This combination also known as talwin (pentazocine) nx is seldom used as it is relatively more habit-forming than other opioids. Short term use is probably ok but there are better alternatives. It is a mixed antagonist-agonist which means that it has a reversal effect on some other opiates and it also contains Naloxone which is a direct antagonist to discourage abuse.

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