What is the use of Butrum 2 mg Injection?

Butrum 2 mg 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.

How does Butrum 2 mg Injection work?

Butrum 2 mg Injection contains 'Butorphanol', an opioid pain reliever that blocks the transmission of pain signals by acting on specific centres of the brain. Thus Butrum 2 mg Injection reduces pain associated with various conditions like surgery pain, muscle pain, migraine headaches, arthritis pain and toothache.

Does Butrum 2 mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection.

Can I stop taking Butrum 2 mg Injection once I feel better?

It is not recommended to suddenly stop taking Butrum 2 mg Injection since it may produce withdrawal symptoms, especially when you used Butrum 2 mg Injection for a longer time or in high doses. Please seek medical advice on how to stop taking Butrum 2 mg Injection safely. Your doctor may lower your dose slowly to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Does Butrum 2 mg Injection cause dizziness?

Butrum 2 mg Injection can cause side effects like dizziness and drowsiness, hence it is advised to remain sitting or lying after taking Butrum 2 mg Injection. You are also advised not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.

Does Butrum 2 mg Injection cause addiction?

Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not double the dose.

Can I take Butrum 2 mg Injection if I have liver or kidney issues?

If you have liver or kidney issues, you should use Butrum 2 mg 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. Butrum 2 mg Injection is also extensively metabolized in the liver. Always consult your doctor before using Butrum 2 mg Injection if you have liver or kidney problems.

What withdrawal symptoms might I experience if I stop Butrum 2 mg Injection suddenly?

If you suddenly stop using Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection, as they can provide guidance on safely minimizing withdrawal effects.

What are the side effects of Butrum 2 mg Injection?

Butrum 2 mg 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

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Butrum 2 mg 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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About Butrum 2 mg Injection

Butrum 2 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'narcotic analgesics' primarily used to treat moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain, and migraine-related headaches. Butrum 2 mg 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.

Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. Butrum 2 mg 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. Butrum 2 mg Injection is not recommended for people below 18 years of age.

Uses of Butrum 2 mg Injection

Treatment of Pain relief.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Butrum 2 mg Injection contains 'Butorphanol', an opioid analgesic that helps relieve moderate to severe pain post-surgery, muscle pain and migraine headaches. Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection Works

Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection

Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache

What if I have taken an overdose of Butrum 2 mg Injection

Since Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg 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 Butrum 2 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Butrum 2 mg Injection causes dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive until you are mentally alert. Avoid alcohol to prevent the worsening of side effects further. Butrum 2 mg Injection is not recommended for anyone below 18 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

ButorphanolOxazepam

Severe

ButorphanolZiprasidone

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ButorphanolOxazepam

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Combining Oxazepam with Butrum 2 mg Injection can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Oxazepam and Butrum 2 mg Injection together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, reduced reaction speed, and motor coordination. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid self-medication. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

ButorphanolZiprasidone

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Butrum 2 mg Injection with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ziprasidone and Butrum 2 mg Injection, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ButorphanolArmodafinil

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Taking Armodafinil with Butrum 2 mg Injection may reduce the blood levels of Butrum 2 mg Injection, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Armodafinil and Butrum 2 mg 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.

ButorphanolCiprofloxacin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Taking Butrum 2 mg Injection with ciprofloxacin may increase the blood levels of Butrum 2 mg Injection, which may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ciprofloxacin and Butrum 2 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, slow heartbeat, shallow or difficult breathing, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor. Avoid activities requiring mental concentration such as driving or operating dangerous machinery, and be cautious when getting up from a sitting or lying position.

ButorphanolMorphine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Using Morphine together with Butrum 2 mg Injection can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Butrum 2 mg Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling tired, having a cough, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, or poor speed and motor coordination, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

ButorphanolEslicarbazepine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Eslicarbazepine can lower the levels of Butrum 2 mg Injection in the blood, resulting in decreased effectiveness of Butrum 2 mg Injection in treating pain. Furthermore, if you have been receiving Butrum 2 mg Injection as part of your treatment, adding eslicarbazepine could result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Eslicarbazepine and Butrum 2 mg 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.

ButorphanolClonazepam

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Co-administration of Butrum 2 mg Injection with Clonazepam can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clonazepam and Butrum 2 mg 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.

ButorphanolPhenytoin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Butrum 2 mg Injection may decrease the blood levels of Butrum 2 mg Injection, which could lower the action of Butrum 2 mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Butrum 2 mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by a doctor. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery.

ButorphanolFosphenytoin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Combining Butrum 2 mg Injection with Fosphenytoin can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin with Butrum 2 mg Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having symptoms like 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 it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

ButorphanolVoriconazole

Severe

How does the drug interact with Butrum 2 mg Injection:
Taking Butrum 2 mg Injection with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels of Butrum 2 mg Injection which increases risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Butrum 2 mg Injection and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, or difficulty concentrating consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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

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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Butrum 2 mg Injection. Alcohol intake, along with Butrum 2 mg Injection, may cause increased drowsiness and dizziness.