Ruffy 20mg Injection
Nalbuphine (20mg)
by Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
About this medicine
Ruffy 20mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as a premedication before surgery. This medicine is generally used when alternative medicines are ineffective or inadequate. Ruffy 20mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration 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, nausea, vomiting, sweating, 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. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Uses
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits
In moderate to severe pain
Ruffy 20mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain 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
Ruffy 20mg Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which 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
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Constipation
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ruffy 20mg Injection.
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ruffy 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ruffy 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Ruffy 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Ruffy 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ruffy 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Ruffy 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ruffy 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Ruffy 20mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Morphinan Derivatives
- 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 Ruffy 20mg Injection?
Ruffy 20mg 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
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
- Salt composition
- Nalbuphine (20mg)
- 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.