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Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s
₨ 340.00
Manufactured by:Sanofi-aventis
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Pentazocine
Drug Strength: 25 mg
Drug Form : Tablet
Pack Size : 100s
Does this requires a prescription ?Yes
Sosegon tablet contains Pentazocine | belongs to Opioid analgesic
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How it works
Causes sleepiness Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s
- Hypersensitivity severe
- Drowsiness severe
- Change in mood severe
- Headache severe
- Constipation severe
- Nausea and vomiting
- Allergic skin reaction severe
- Respiratory depression severe
- Trouble sleeping severe
- Blurred vision severe
Uses of Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Anesthesia
This medicine is used as preoperative or pre-anesthetic medication as well as a supplementation to surgical anesthesia to maintain the level of anesthetic effect.
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Moderate to severe pain
Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s is used to relieve moderate to severe pain when the patient's pain is not adequately controlled by alternative analgesic medicines or the pain is severe enough to require the use of an opioid analgesic.
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Labor pain
Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s is used to relieve the severe pain experienced by women during delivery of a baby.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15 to 30 minutes of an oral, subcutaneous, or intramuscular dose and within 2 to 3 minutes of an intravenous dose.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of drowsiness, lightheadedness, impairment in thinking and judgment, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
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Is it habit forming?
Habit forming tendency has been reported, especially after prolonged use. Patients should be monitored closely for any signs of abuse or addiction. Proper assessment of the patient, periodic reevaluation, and proper dispensing is recommended to limit the abuse of this medicine.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor will prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Hypersensitivity
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s or any other components present along with it.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor will prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General Warnings
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Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age.
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Respiratory depression
This medicine may cause life-threatening respiratory depression. Close monitoring of respiratory function is recommended while using this medicine. Equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if the injection form of this medicine is used.
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Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
This medicine may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in neonates born to women who were under prolonged therapy with Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s . Such neonates should be monitored closely for any unusual side effects. Appropriate corrective measures may be required based on the clinical condition.
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Adrenal insufficiency
This medicine may cause adrenal insufficiency like other opioid medicines, hence caution is advised while using this medicine for more than one month. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, gradual withdrawal of therapy, and replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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Severe hypotension
Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s may cause severe hypotension while getting up from a lying or a sitting position. Patients are advised to get up slowly from a sitting or a lying position to avoid sudden hypotension, fainting, dizziness, etc. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of blood pressure, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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Withdrawal symptoms
Abrupt discontinuation of Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s therapy may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially after a prolonged use. Gradual tapering of dosage is recommended to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
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Sports
Use of this medicine is prohibited at all times according to category S7 of World Anti-Dopping Agency (WADA).
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Drowsiness
This medicine causes drowsiness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low. Tablets: This medicine is usually taken as required. If you are on a scheduled dosing of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
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Overdose
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected. Tablets: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines
- Baclofen severe
- Citalopram severe
- Ondansetron severe
- Tramadol severe
- Alprazolam severe
- Fentanyl severe
- Alvimopan severe
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severe
Therapy with Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s should be administered cautiously in patients with impaired gastrointestinal function due to the increased risk of constipation, elevated intraluminal pressure, and spasm. Patients should be monitored closely for any adverse effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
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severe
Therapy with opioids should be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with infectious diarrhea, particularly that due to pseudomembranous enterocolitis or enterotoxin-producing bacteria or if accompanied by high fever, pus, or blood in the stool. Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s may prolong and/or worsen diarrhea.
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severe
Therapy with opioids should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Subsequent doses should be titrated based on individual response rather than a fixed dosing schedule.
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severe
Therapy with opioids should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with renal dysfunction due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Subsequent doses should be titrated based on individual response rather than a fixed dosing schedule.
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severe
Opioid analgesics should be administered cautiously and only if the benefit of using this medicine outweighs the risks in patients with coronary insufficiency or acute myocardial infarction.
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severe
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with a head injury, intracranial lesions, or pre-existing elevated CSF pressure due to the increased risk of cerebral hypoxia and vasodilation leading to increased intracranial pressure.
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severe
Therapy with opioids should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with severe CNS or respiratory depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of pulmonary function is recommended for such patients. Equipment for resuscitation should be immediately available if required.
General Instructions
Injection: Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Tablets: Take Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger quantities than advised/prescribed. Do not share this medicine with others. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Causes sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Pentazocine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/pentazocine-691-api [cited 9 october 2019]. 19 Sep 2017
- medlineplus.gov - Pentazocine [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601092.html [cited 9 october 2019]. 01 October 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Pentazocine [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3107d8eb-ebe8-4114-9db0-2d278612f186 [cited 9 october 2019]. N/A
IM: Rotate injection site; avoid intra-arterial injection. Other: Rotate injection site for SC use; avoid SC use unless absolutely necessary (may cause tissue damage); avoid intra-arterial injection.
Additional Information
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How to use Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s
Stability: Store at 20°C-25°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
what are the adverse effects of Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s?
Sedation, dizziness, nausea. Psychotomimetic effects.
What happens if I miss a dose of Sosegon tablet 25 mg 100’s?
ORAL: Adults: 25-100 mg three to four hourly after meals. Children: 6-12 yr, 25 mg 3-4 hourly. Under 6 yr, Not recommended.
INJECTION: Adults: 30-60 mg IM or SC or IV three or four hourly. Children: Under 1 yr, not recommended; 1-12 yr, max single dose 1 mg/kg body weight IM or SC or 0.5 mg/kg body weight IV.
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