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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Tazowin 1ml Injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is indicated in the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic, for which alternative treatment is inadequate. It is also used as a pre-anaesthetic or pre-operative medication and as a supplement to surgical anaesthesia. It contains Pentazocine, which changes how the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, it helps provide relief from pain.

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Composition :

PENTAZOCINE-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Themis Pharmaceutical Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Tazowin 1ml Injection

Tazowin 1ml Injection belongs to a group of medicines called opiates/narcotic analgesics used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is indicated in the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic for which alternative treatment is inadequate. It is also used as a pre-anaesthetic or pre-operative medication and as a supplement to surgical anaesthesia.

Tazowin 1ml Injection contains ‘Pentazocine’, which works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, Tazowin 1ml Injection helps provide relief from pain.

In some cases, Tazowin 1ml Injection may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness or lightheadedness and euphoria. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Tazowin 1ml Injection may impair the physical and mental ability. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Tazowin 1ml Injection

Treatment of Pain

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Tazowin 1ml Injection belongs to a group of medicines called opiates/narcotic analgesics used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is indicated in the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic for which alternative treatment is inadequate. It is also used as a pre-anaesthetic or pre-operative medication and as a supplement to surgical anaesthesia. Tazowin 1ml Injection contains ‘Pentazocine’, which works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, Tazowin 1ml Injection helps provide relief from pain.

How Tazowin 1ml Injection Works

Tazowin 1ml Injection contains ‘Pentazocine’, which works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, Tazowin 1ml Injection helps provide relief from pain.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tazowin 1ml Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Euphoria (a feeling of intense happiness or excitement)

What if I have taken an overdose of Tazowin 1ml Injection

As Tazowin 1ml Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Tazowin 1ml Injection may cause anxiety, dizziness or drowsiness, nightmares, hallucinations, fast heartbeats, tingling sensation, seizures (convulsions), unusual thoughts and very slow breathing.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tazowin 1ml Injection if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have significant respiratory depression, acute or severe bronchial asthma in the absence of resuscitative equipment or in an unmonitored setting, gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver or kidney problems, adrenal insufficiency, severe hypotension, seizures, myocardial infarction, or biliary surgery. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines, and other central nervous system agents, including alcohol, might result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Tazowin 1ml Injection may cause serious respiratory depression; hence monitoring is advised.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PentazocineNaltrexone
Critical
PentazocineHydroxyzine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PentazocineNaltrexone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Naltrexone with Tazowin 1ml Injection can reduce the effects of Tazowin 1ml Injection and make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Naltrexone is generally avoided, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, aches, fever, runny nose, sneezing, nervousness, irritability, shivering, and abdominal cramps, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
PentazocineHydroxyzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Hydroxyzine with Tazowin 1ml Injection may increase the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Hydroxyzine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
PentazocineNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Combining Tazowin 1ml Injection with Nefazodone may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Nefazodone together can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
PentazocineBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Bupropion with Tazowin 1ml Injection can increase the risk of seizures(fits).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Bupropion, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PentazocineVortioxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Vortioxetine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Vortioxetine and Tazowin 1ml Injection, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PentazocineCodeine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Using Codeine and Tazowin 1ml Injection may increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tazowin 1ml Injection and Codeine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
PentazocineZolpidem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Using Zolpidem together with Tazowin 1ml 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:
Although taking Tazowin 1ml Injection and zolpidem together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should refrain from using dangerous machinery or driving a car. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PentazocineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Esketamine can increase the risk of risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Esketamine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
PentazocineCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Citalopram can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tazowin 1ml Injection with Citalopram can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
PentazocineVilazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Vilazodone may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilazodone with Tazowin 1ml Injection together can possibly result in an interaction but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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

  • Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
  • Rest and sleep well.
  • Stay hydrated, and drink plenty of water.
  • Eat anti-inflammatory foods.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NARCOTIC (OPIOID) ANALGESIC

Tazowin 1ml Injection Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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    62.10per tablet
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    43.20per tablet
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  • Pentavin Injection 1 ml

    27.67per tablet
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid the consumption of alcohol, as it may cause profound sedation.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Tazowin 1ml Injection. Prolonged use of Tazowin 1ml Injection in pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Tazowin 1ml Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks. Infants exposed to Tazowin 1ml Injection through breast milk should be monitored for excessive sedation and respiratory depression. Withdrawal symptoms can develop in breastfed babies when maternal administration of an opioid painkiller is stopped or when nursing is terminated.

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Driving

Unsafe

Tazowin 1ml Injection may alter your physical and mental ability. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Tazowin 1ml Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Tazowin 1ml Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Tazowin 1ml Injection is not recommended for use in children under one year. The doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age, body weight and clinical condition of your child.

FAQs

Tazowin 1ml Injection is used to treat Pain.
Tazowin 1ml Injection works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain.
Tazowin 1ml Injection may cause respiratory depression. Monitoring for respiratory depression during the initiation of treatment or following a dose increase is advised.
It is contraindicated for use in patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
While on therapy with Tazowin 1ml Injection, be cautious if you have experience drowsiness and dizziness, or if you have breathing problems, and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Inform your doctor, if you have respiratory depression, asthma, gastrointestinal obstruction, liver or kidney issues, low blood pressure, seizures, heart problems, or a history of biliary surgery. Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. Be aware of the potential for dependence or withdrawal symptoms with prolonged use of Tazowin 1ml Injection with opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants, as they can cause severe sedation and breathing problems. Therefore, monitoring is recommended due to the risk of respiratory depression.
Tazowin 1ml Injection causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness or lightheadness, and euphoria (a feeling of intense happiness or excitement). However, please contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Other Info - TAZ0148

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