Pentazocine Hydrochloride and Naloxone Hydrochloride Tablets contains pentazocine hydrochloride, USP, equivalent to 50 mg base and is a member of the benzazocine series (also known as the benzomorphan series), and naloxone hydrochloride, USP, equivalent to 0.5 mg base.
Pentazocine Hydrochloride and Naloxone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP is an analgesic for oral administration.
Chemically, pentazocine hydrochloride is (2R*,6R*,11R*)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-6,11dimethyl-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-2,6-methano-3-benzazocin-8-ol hydrochloride, a white, crystalline substance soluble in acidic aqueous solutions, and has the following structural formula:
Chemically, naloxone hydrochloride is Morphinan-6-one,4,5-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxy-17-(2propenyl)-, hydrochloride, (5α)-. It is a slightly off-white powder, and is soluble in water and dilute acids, and has the following structural formula:
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults
The usual initial adult dose is 1 tablet every three or four hours. This may be increased to 2 tablets when needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 12 tablets.
Discontinuation
Due to the potential for withdrawal symptoms associated with abrupt discontinuation, consideration should be given to tapering patients off pentazocine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride after prolonged periods of treatment with pentazocine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride (See PRECAUTIONS, Drug Abuse and Dependence).
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Adults
The usual initial adult dose is 1 tablet every three or four hours. This may be increased to 2 tablets when needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 12 tablets.
Discontinuation
Due to the potential for withdrawal symptoms associated with abrupt discontinuation, consideration should be given to tapering patients off pentazocine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride after prolonged periods of treatment with pentazocine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride (See PRECAUTIONS, Drug Abuse and Dependence).