👤 Adult

Pentazocine

2 known interactions

2 brand names

Indications

Moderate to severe pain
Moderate pain
Severe pain

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

2 drug interactions identified for Pentazocine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

opioids Adrenocortical insufficiency (reduced dose is recommended); asthma (avoid during an acute attack); central sleep apnoea; convulsive disorders; current or history of mental health disorder; cur...

Side Effects

opioids Common or very common Arrhythmias; confusion; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; euphoric mood; flushing; hallucination; headache; hyperhidrosis; hypotension (with high doses); mi...

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Brand Names

Fortwin(IN)Fortral(PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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