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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It contains Butorphanol which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals and changing the way body senses pain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

BUTORPHANOL-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION belongs to the class of 'narcotic analgesics' primarily used to treat moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain, and migraine-related headaches. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is also used as an anaesthesia adjunct during surgery and early labor. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. 

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION contains 'Butorphanol' which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals located in the brain that controls pain, pleasure, and addictive behaviors. Butorphanol also acts as a pre-anaesthetic during surgery, antitussive (cough suppressant), and antiemetic (prevents vomiting) medication.

Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain and response to treatment. Common side effects of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION include headache, dizziness, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, and constipation. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have liver, kidney, or heart diseases, breathing problems, mood disorders, brain-related problems, gastrointestinal disorders, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), drug addiction, and urination problems before starting BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Avoid alcohol to further prevent the worsening of side effects. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is not recommended for people below 18 years of age.

Uses of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION

Treatment of Pain relief.

Directions for Use

It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION contains 'Butorphanol', an opioid analgesic that helps relieve moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain and migraine headaches. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is also used as a part of anaesthesia during surgery and early labor. It helps relieve pain in various conditions like toothache, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It works by acting on the opioid receptors and blocking the transmission of pain signals.

How BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION Works

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION contains 'Butorphanol' which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals located in the brain that controls pain, pleasure, and addictive behaviors. Butorphanol also acts as a pre-anaesthetic during surgery, antitussive (cough suppressant), and antiemetic (prevents vomiting) medication.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION

  • Constipation 
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache

What if I have taken an overdose of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION

Since BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is administered by a healthcare professional, an overdose is unlikely to occur. However, seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of overdose such as a change in consciousness, extremely shallow or slow breathing, irregular heartbeats, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, and swelling in hands and feet.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney or heart diseases, abdominal problems (gallbladder disease, pancreatitis), adrenal gland diseases (Addison's disease), brain disorders (fits, tumours, increased intracranial pressure), heart problems (irregular heartbeat, chest pain, a recent history of heart attack), high blood pressure and breathing problems (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnoea) before starting BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. If you have any mood disorders (toxic psychosis), spine problems (kyphoscoliosis), gastrointestinal problems (diarrhoea, paralytic ileus), personal or a family history of a substance use disorder like overuse of or addiction to drugs or alcohol, urination problems (enlarged prostate or urethral stricture) and an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), inform your doctor in advance before starting BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive until you are mentally alert. Avoid alcohol to prevent the worsening of side effects further. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is not recommended for anyone below 18 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ButorphanolBaclofen
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ButorphanolClotrimazole
Severe

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ButorphanolBaclofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Co-administration of Baclofen with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Baclofen and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any symptoms like dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ButorphanolClotrimazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Coadministration of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION with clotrimazole may increase the blood levels of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. This may increase side effects such as sleepiness, feeling dizzy and lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgement.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clotrimazole with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, or difficulty breathing. Avoid tasks that require mental awareness, such as driving, and use care when rising from a sitting or laying position. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
ButorphanolArmodafinil
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Taking Armodafinil with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may reduce the blood levels of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Armodafinil and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, If you experience any of these symptoms like pain, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, yawning, sweating, fever, chills, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, depression, dilated pupils, trembling, fast heartbeat, twitching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ButorphanolClomipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
The combined use of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION with clomipramine can enhance the sedative effects on the central nervous system.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking clomipramine and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, seizures, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ButorphanolClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Co-administration of Clonidine and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ButorphanolClonazepam
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Co-administration of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION with Clonazepam can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clonazepam and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you notice any symptoms like feeling dizzy, having trouble breathing, or feeling very tired, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ButorphanolFentanyl
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Taking fentanyl and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fentanyl together with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ButorphanolBosentan
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION with bosentan can lower the levels of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION in your blood, which could decrease its effectiveness in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Bosentan and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience excessive sweating, goose bumps, fever, chills, flushing, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, depression, pupil dilation, rapid heartbeat, body aches, abdominal cramping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
ButorphanolEslicarbazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Eslicarbazepine can lower the levels of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION in the blood, resulting in decreased effectiveness of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION in treating pain. Furthermore, if you have been receiving BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION as part of your treatment, adding eslicarbazepine could result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Eslicarbazepine and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience body aches, involuntary kicking and twitching, abdominal cramping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, yawning, excessive sweating, fever, chills, flushing, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, and depression consult your doctor immediately. You should avoid tasks requiring attentiveness, such as driving or using dangerous machinery. It is advised not to drink alcohol, self-medicate, or overdose on these drugs. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your doctor.
ButorphanolPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION:
Posaconazole can raise the levels of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION in the blood. The possibility of experiencing side effects of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may be increased.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Posaconazole and BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, or shortness of breath. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle exercises like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

OPIOID ANALGESIC AND ANESTHESIA ADJUNCT

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Butrum 2 mg Injection 1's

    58.50per tablet
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. Alcohol intake, along with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, may cause increased drowsiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these side effects.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor since BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor since BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is not recommended in anyone below 18 years of age.

FAQs

BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is used to treat moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain, and migraine-related headaches. It is also used as an anaesthesia adjunct during surgery and early labour.
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION contains 'Butorphanol', an opioid pain reliever that blocks the transmission of pain signals by acting on specific centres of the brain. Thus BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION reduces pain associated with various conditions like surgery pain, muscle pain, migraine headaches, arthritis pain and toothache.
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may cause your blood pressure to drop upon administration of nasal spray. This may lead to fainting, light-headedness and dizziness after its use in the first hour. To prevent this from happening, remain sitting or lying down after using BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION.
It is not recommended to suddenly stop taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION since it may produce withdrawal symptoms, especially when you used BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION for a longer time or in high doses. Please seek medical advice on how to stop taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION safely. Your doctor may lower your dose slowly to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION can cause side effects like dizziness and drowsiness, hence it is advised to remain sitting or lying after taking BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. You are also advised not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION may sometimes cause addiction despite its medical benefits. The risk of habit-forming or addiction is higher in people with a history of substance use disorder like overuse of drugs and alcohol. It is strictly recommended to use BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not double the dose.
If you have liver or kidney issues, you should use BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION with caution as it is primarily excreted through the kidneys, and its use may pose a higher risk of side effects in patients with impaired kidney function. BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION is also extensively metabolized in the liver. Always consult your doctor before using BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION if you have liver or kidney problems.
If you suddenly stop using BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, irritability, insomnia or runny nose. It is important to consult your doctor before discontinuing BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, as they can provide guidance on safely minimizing withdrawal effects.
While on therapy with BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION, be cautious if you experience drowsiness and dizziness, or if you have breathing problems, and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Be aware of the potential for dependence or withdrawal symptoms with prolonged use of BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney or heart diseases, abdominal problems (gallbladder disease, pancreatitis), adrenal gland diseases (Addison's disease), brain disorders (fits, tumours, increased intracranial pressure), heart problems (irregular heartbeat, chest pain, a recent history of heart attack), high blood pressure and breathing problems (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnoea) before starting BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION.
BUTODOL 2MG INJECTION causes side effects such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. These do not require any medical attention as they will gradually reduce over time. Please, contact a doctor if these persist longer

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
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