Fortstar 30mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment for an extended period of time.

Fortstar 30mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, drowsiness, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Uses of Fortstar Injection

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Fortstar Injection

In Moderate to severe pain

Fortstar 30mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Fortstar Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fortstar

Headache
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Constipation
Sweating
Dryness in mouth
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Fortstar Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fortstar Injection works

Fortstar 30mg Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fortstar 30mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fortstar 30mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fortstar 30mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fortstar 30mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Fortstar 30mg Injection may cause sedation especially if taken with alcohol. This may impair your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fortstar 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fortstar 30mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fortstar 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fortstar 30mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fortstar Injection?

If you miss a dose of Fortstar 30mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Use Fortstar 30mg Injection as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Fortstar 30mg Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzomorphan Derivatives

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Opioids

Patient concerns

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Dermatology

Plz visit a dermatologist for prescription of oral medication this is moderate to severe

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Why do i have stomach ache frequently and its my 2 nd month of pragnancy specily in the left lower abdomen my all usg n blood reports are normal

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT Lower abdomen pain and discomfort during pregnancy as the growing uterus puts pressure over the bladder. However if pain is moderate to severe then it could be due to an infection, please test for UTI to see for infection. Drink plenty of water and that should help. All the best.

I have asthma problem. my son has also got asthma problem. he visited max hospital nd got medicine by which he got cured so can u suggest me whether i should follow the same or please suggest me other medicne.

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Treatment of asthma depends on severity. Your severity may not be same as your son. The prescription written here is for moderate to severe asthma. Consult a chest physician

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Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Fortstar 30mg Injection?

Fortstar 30mg Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.

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References

Yaksh TL, WallaceIn MS. Opioids, Analgesia, and Pain Management. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 509.
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Country of origin: India

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