Butodol 1mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Neon Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Butorphanol (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Morphinans Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Opioids
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	487

FAQ

Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Butodol 1mg?

Butodol 1mg 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.

What if you forget to take Butodol Injection?

If you miss a dose of Butodol 1mg, consult your doctor.

Butodol 1mg Injection Reviews

Butodol 1mg 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.

Butodol 1mg 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.

How Butodol 1mg Injection Works

Butodol 1mg is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever). It works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

How to Use Butodol 1mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Butodol 1mg Injection

In Moderate to severe pain: Butodol 1mg 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.

Uses of Butodol 1mg Injection

Moderate to severe pain

Butodol 1mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Butodol 1mg 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.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Butodol 1mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Butodol 1mg 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Butodol 1mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Butodol 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Butodol 1mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Butodol 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Butodol 1mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Opioid analgesics, including Butodol 1mg, impair the mental and physical abilities required for the performance of potentially dangerous tasks such as driving a car.

Quick Tips

Use Butodol 1mg as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Butodol 1mg, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

References

Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Drugs.com. Butorphanol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 174-75.