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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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

VARENYAM HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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.

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml contains ‘Pentazocine’, which works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml helps provide relief from pain.

In some cases, Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml

Treatment of Pain

Medicinal Benefits

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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. Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml contains ‘Pentazocine’, which works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain. Thereby, Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml helps provide relief from pain.

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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. Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml may cause serious respiratory depression; hence monitoring is advised.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking benzodiazepines, central nervous system agents, serotonergic drugs, mixed agonists/antagonists, partial agonist opioid analgesics, muscle relaxants, diuretics, or anticholinergic drugs.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have respiratory depression, bronchial asthma, or gastrointestinal obstruction.

Habit Forming

Yes

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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, fractures, arthritis, and injury.

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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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml. Prolonged use of Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml in pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks. Infants exposed to Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml. 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ff/Sf, Sun Welkin Tower-H,Harni-Halol Road'Vadodara, 390022, Gujarat, India.
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FAQs

Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml is used to treat Pain.
Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain.
Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml, 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 Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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.
Zocifix 30 mg Injection 1 ml 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.

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