Butorphanol (Into The Nose)
Butorphanol (byoo-TOR-fa-nole)
Treats pain.
Brand Name(s):Stadol NS
There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to butorphanol. How to Use This Medicine:
Spray
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Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
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Blow your nose gently to clear the nostrils.
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Take the cap off of the bottle and remove the clip from the neck of the pump.
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If you are using the medicine for the first time, you will need to prime the spray pump.
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To do this, hold the spray bottle with your thumb on the bottom of the bottle and your index and middle fingers on the 2 flaps on the side of the pump.
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Push down with your index and middle fingers. Keep pumping until you see the medicine spray from the bottle.
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Put the tip of the spray pump into your nostril.
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Close the other nostril with your finger and lean your head slightly forward.
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Sniff gently and push down on the 2 flaps to spray the medicine into your nose. Keep your mouth closed as you are breathing in.
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Take the spray pump out of your nostril and tilt your head back. Sniff a few more times.
If a dose is missed:
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Use the spray as soon as you remember that you missed a dose.
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If it is almost time for your next usual dose, wait until then to use your medicine and skip the missed dose.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
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Store the medicine at room temperature away from heat. Do not freeze.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
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When the medicine is gone, rinse the used pump and bottle with water. Throw the parts away where children cannot get to them.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking cimetidine (Tagamet®, erythromycin, theophylline, other nasal sprays (such as Afrin® or Dristan®), or any drug that could make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, muscle relaxants, or narcotic pain killers.
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Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
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Check with your doctor before taking butorphanol if you have asthma, liver, kidney, or heart disease; a history of drug abuse; any lung problems.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful if you are driving a car or using machinery.
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This medicine may be habit-forming. You should not use more of it than your doctor ordered.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Fast or irregular heartbeat
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Trouble breathing
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Confusion or hallucinations
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Trouble urinating
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Seizures
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
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Drowsiness or dizziness
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Nausea or vomiting
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Nasal congestion
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Constipation
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Trouble sleeping
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Ringing in the ears
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Bad taste in the mouth
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Blurred vision
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
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