Nalbuphine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Nalbuphine is an opioid painkiller given by injection. It is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe pain, including pain after surgery and during labour. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 17 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 Nalbuphine works

Nalbuphine acts on opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce how pain is felt. It is given by injection into a vein or muscle.

What is Nalbuphine used for?

• Moderate to severe pain
• Including pain after surgery
• During labour

Nalbuphine is used in hospitals and clinics to relieve moderate to severe pain, such as pain after surgery or injury, and as part of anaesthesia and pain relief during labour.

Side effects of Nalbuphine

Common side effects of Nalbuphine include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Dry mouth

The medical team will watch for slow or shallow breathing and excessive drowsiness.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only in hospital or clinic settings by trained healthcare professionals, who monitor the patient during treatment.
• Tell the medical team about allergies, other medicines and any kidney, liver or heart problems.
• It can cause dependence with repeated use, so it is used only as needed.

Frequently asked questions about Nalbuphine

What is the price of Nalbuphine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Nalbuphine products currently in stock range from Rs 94 to Rs 2,153 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Loricin 10mg/ml Injection at Rs 94. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Nalbuphine are available in Pakistan?

Nalbuphine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Verger (Mass Pharma Ltd), Analin (Medicaids), Nalburax (Mediceena), Nalbinor (PDH), Kinz (Sami Pharma Ltd), Nubiget (Getz Pharma Ltd), Aknal (Akhai) and Nubagesic (Amarant Caraway Pharmaceutical), along with 9 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Nalbuphine?

Yes. Nalbuphine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Nalbuphine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Nalbuphine 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.

Nalbuphine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 30+ products containing Nalbuphine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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