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May 27, 2012

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Types of Pain Medications »

For what conditions are pain medications used?

Virtually any disease as well as most injuries and surgical procedures involve some degree of pain. It's not surprising, then, that pain medications, also known as analgesics, are among the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. Pain can range from minor, acute complaints, such as a muscle sprain, to chronic, severe pain, such as that sometimes experienced by cancer patients. Some drugs used for other conditions also are effective at relieving certain types of pain. These drugs include certain drugs used for depression, epilepsy, and anxiety.

What are the differences among the types of pain medications?

Pain medications can be broadly classified into two categories: prescription and nonprescription. In the latter category are several mild anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen), as well as acetaminophen. These are mainly meant for use with short-term, acute pain -- menstrual cramps,...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as part of anesthesia for surgery, or during early labor (if childbirth is expected to be more than 4 hours away). Stadol is no longer manufactured and can only be found in its generic form of butorphanol. Butorphanol is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine. Butorphanol causes many side effects. Tell your doctor if you have any of these serious side effects: palpitations, increased blood pressure, shallow breathing, clammy skin, tremors, or confusion. If you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face) seek emergency treatment immediately. Other side effects may occur. Tell your doctor about any side effects.

Butorphanol is given as an injection into a muscle or a vein. It is also available as a nasal spray. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with butorphanol. Do not use butorphanol with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can cause sleepiness or slow your breathing. Butorphanol may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Butorphanol is sometimes used during early labor, but using it just before childbirth can cause breathing problems in a newborn. Butorphanol passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. This medication may be habit forming. Do not stop using butorphanol suddenly, or you could have withdrawal symptoms.

Our Stadol (butorphanol) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Stadol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

STADOL (butorphanol tartrate) Injection and STADOL NS (butorphanol tartrate) Nasal Spray are indicated for the management of pain when the use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate.

STADOL (butorphanol tartrate) Injection is also indicated as a preoperative or preanesthetic medication, as a supplement to balanced anesthesia, and for the relief of pain during labor.

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What is Stadol Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Stadol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
cold, clammy skin;
problems with urination;
tremors;
confusion, feeling like you a...

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