Dezocine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Dalgan
Precautions While Using This MedicineDezocine
will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that
slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples
of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies,
or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription
pain medicines including other narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures;
muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your doctor
before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this
medicine
.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before
you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you
are dizzy or are not alert
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you
get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help
lessen this problem. Also, lying down for a while may help relieve these effects.
Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially after the first couple of doses.
This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or
vomiting continues, check with your doctor.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency
treatment, tell the health care professional in charge that you are taking
this medicine. Serious side effects may occur if your health care professional
gives you certain medicines without knowing that you are using dezocine.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an
overdose, get emergency help at once
. Taking an overdose of this medicine
or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with it may lead to unconsciousness or
death. Signs of overdose of narcotic analgesics include convulsions (seizures),
confusion, severe nervousness or restlessness, severe dizziness, severe drowsiness,
slow or troubled breathing, and severe weakness.
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