Stadol vs. Nubain

Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) and Nubain (nalbuphine hydrochloride) are narcotic pain relievers used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Stadol is also used as part of anesthesia for surgery, or during early labor (if childbirth is expected to be more than 4 hours away).

Nubain is also used for treating pain just after surgery or childbirth.

Common side effects of Stadol include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• constipation,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• dry mouth, or
• warmth or redness under the skin.

Tell your doctor if you have any serious side effects of Stadol (butorphanol) including:

• palpitations,
• increased blood pressure,
• shallow breathing,
• clammy skin,
• tremors, or
• confusion.

Common side effects of Nubain include:

• flushing (warmth, tingling, or redness),
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomach cramps or pain,
• upset stomach,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• dry mouth,
• bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth,
• sweating,
• skin itching or burning sensation,
• rash,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• restlessness,
• depression,
• strange dreams,
• slurred speech, or
• blurred vision.

Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine used to treat moderate to severe pain. Stadol is also used as part of anesthesia for surgery, or during early labor (if childbirth is expected to be more than 4 hours away). The brand name Stadol is no longer manufactured and can only be found in generic form.

Nubain (nalbuphine hydrochloride) is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. Nubain is also used for treating pain just after surgery or childbirth.

Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with Stadol. Do not use Stadol with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can cause sleepiness or slow your breathing.

Nubain may interact with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or any other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Tell your doctor all medications you use.

Butorphanol is given as an injection into a muscle or a vein. It is also available as a nasal spray.

The usual recommended adult dose of Nubain is 10 mg for a 70 kg individual, administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously; this dose may be repeated every 3 to 6 hours as necessary.