Drug details

Talwin Injection (pentazocine lactate injection, usp)

type of Analgesics, Opioid Combos, Analgesics, Opioid Partial Agonist

Talwin Injection (pentazocine lactate) is a benzazocine indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Talwin Injection may also be used for preoperative or pre-anesthetic medication and as a supplement to surgical anesthesia.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • itching,
  • vomiting,
  • lightheadedness,
  • shortness of breath,
  • dizziness,
  • headache,
  • sweating,
  • flushing,
  • confusion, and
  • hallucinations,
  • sleepiness,
  • euphoria,
  • injection site reactions (stinging,
  • hard lump,
  • skin dimpling,
  • ulceration),
  • disorientation.
The following drugs are related to Talwin Injection, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Mitigo (morphine sulfate injection)
  • Qdolo (tramadol hydrochloride oral solution)