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STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial

Butorphanol (Tartrate):1mg/ml | Opioid analgesics

Manufactured / Marketed By : GSK Product Form : InjectionPack Size : VialIngredients : Butorphanol (Tartrate):1mg/mlGeneric Category : Opioid analgesics

How it works

STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial acts on certain specific pain receptors in the brain and inhibits the response to the pain

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial

  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness
  • Wheezing
  • Blurred vision rare
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting rare
  • Irregular heart beat rare
  • Drowsiness
  • Stuffy nose

Uses of STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anesthesia

    This medicine is used as preoperative or pre-anesthetic medication as well as a combination agent to balanced anesthesia to obtain the specific effects.

  • Moderate to severe pain

    This medicine is used for the management of moderate to severe pain when the use of opioid analgesics is appropriate.

  • Labor pain

    This medicine is used for the management of pain during early labor.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15 minutes on nasal administration, 5-10 minutes on intramuscular administration, and less than 10 minutes on intravenous administration.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3-4 hours on intravenous or intramuscular administration and 4-5 hours on nasal administration.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery while receiving this medicine.

  • Is it habit forming?

    Habit forming tendencies have been reported and hence requires careful administration.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/using this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/using this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

  • Respiratory depression

    This nasal form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients with respiratory depression due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Acute or severe bronchial asthma

    This nasal form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Gastrointestinal obstruction

    The nasal form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a gastrointestinal obstruction due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Opioid dependence

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have developed a dependence on opioids (opioid dependence).

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/using this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Urinary retention

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from urinary retention due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Withdrawal symptoms

    This medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms if the usage is stopped abruptly. Gradual withdrawal is suggested in case you have been using this medicine for long.

  • Hypertension

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Head Injury and Increased Intracranial Pressure

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with head injury and increased intracranial pressure due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Cardiovascular diseases

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Use in Children

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  • Hypothyroidism

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypothyroidism due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of thyroid function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Infectious diarrhea

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with infectious diarrhea since it may worsen diarrhea on prolonged use. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Seizure disorders

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with or predisposed to seizures due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Driving or Operating machinery

    The nasal form of this medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine. Since the parenteral form of this medicine is used before the surgery, this warning is not applicable.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. Nasal Spray: Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

  • 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. Nasal Spray: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Atazanavir severe
  • Alprazolam severe
  • Ziprasidone severe
  • Clotrimazole severe
  • Baclofen severe
  • Clozapine severe
  • Chlorpromazine severe
  • Conivaptan severe
  • Asenapine severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with acute myocardial infarction due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Injection: This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Nasal Spray: Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and administer this medicine exactly as advised. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment 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

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver STADOL 1mg|ml Injection Vial. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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