Butrum 1mg Injection
Butorphanol (1mg)
by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
vial of 1 ml Injection
About this medicine
Butrum 1mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is usually administered as a pre-anesthetic medicine before a surgical procedure, and for relief of pain during labor. It is usually given in conditions where other alternative treatments are inadequate. Butrum 1mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, dizziness, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, and constipation. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits
In moderate to severe pain
Butrum 1mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain like toothache, headache, or in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
How it works
Butrum 1mg Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever). It works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Butrum 1mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Butrum 1mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Butrum 1mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Butrum 1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Opioid analgesics, including Butrum 1mg Injection, impair the mental and physical abilities required for the performance of potentially dangerous tasks such as driving a car.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Butrum 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Butrum 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Butrum 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Butrum 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Butrum 1mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Morphinans Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
- Action Class
- Opioids
Frequently asked questions
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Butrum 1mg Injection?
Butrum 1mg Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Butorphanol (1mg)
- Pack
- vial of 1 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.