Butorphanol
Information about Butorphanol
Butorphanol Uses
Butorphanol is used for moderate to severe pain.
How Butorphanol works
Butorphanol is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever). It works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Common side effects of Butorphanol
Headache, Nausea, Sweating, Blurred vision, Sensation of warmth, Palpitations, Xerostomia, Cough, Anxiety, Abnormal taste, Itching
Expert advice for Butorphanol
- Use Butorphanol 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 Butorphanol, 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.