Pentazocine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Pentazocine is an opioid painkiller. It is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe pain. In Pakistan it is available as injections and tablets, made by 12 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Pentazocine works
Pentazocine acts on opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing how strongly pain signals are felt. It activates some opioid receptors and partly blocks others, so its pain-relieving effect has a ceiling, and it can trigger withdrawal in people who are dependent on other opioids.
What is Pentazocine used for?
Pentazocine is a prescription opioid painkiller used for moderate to severe pain, such as pain after surgery or injury. In clinics and hospitals it is most often given by injection, and it may also be used before or during some procedures. Because it can cause dependence and unpleasant mental effects, it is used for short periods under medical supervision.
Side effects of Pentazocine
Pentazocine commonly causes some of the following:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Drowsiness
- Sweating
- Headache
Get urgent help for slow or shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations or a fit.
Precautions and warnings
- Pentazocine is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence; use it only as prescribed and do not stop suddenly after regular use.
- Do not drink alcohol or take sleeping pills, sedatives or other opioids with it, as this increases the risk of dangerous breathing problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, a head injury, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, or a history of drug dependence.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- It is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor decides it is necessary.
Frequently asked questions about Pentazocine
What is the price of Pentazocine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Pentazocine products currently in stock range from Rs 32 to Rs 555 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Zocinitt 25mg Tablet at Rs 32. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Pentazocine are available in Pakistan?
Pentazocine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Paingon (Mediceena), Pentagon (Schazoo Laboratories Ltd), Pentafen (Tread Pharma), Penzocine (Amson Farmaco Biologic), Elcigon (Elko), P-zoc (FYNK Pharmaceuticals), Pentanor (Global Pharmaceuticals) and Pentacin (Global-vision), along with 4 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Pentazocine?
Yes. Pentazocine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Pentazocine be used during pregnancy?
It is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor decides it is necessary.
Are all Pentazocine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Pentazocine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Pentazocine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 15 products containing Pentazocine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
