Definition:
Pentazocine is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. A pentazocine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative Names:
Talwin; Alupent; Fortal; Pentafen; Fortulgesic; Litcon
Poisonous Ingredient:
Pentazocine
Where Found:
- Algopent
- Fortral
- Fortulgesic
- Litcon
- Pentafen
- Talwin Nx
This list is not all-inclusive.
References:
Goldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.
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