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Pentavin Injection 1 ml, Pack of 1 Injection
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

PENTAZOCINE-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

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About Pentavin Injection 1 ml

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

Pain relief

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

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

Storage

keep Pentavin Injection 1 ml out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Pentavin Injection 1 ml
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • If taking a prescription drug causes euphoria as a side effect. Discuss with your physician. Medication changes or dosage adjustments can be required.
  • Activities that benefit stabilize mood include breathing techniques, meditation, and moderate yoga.
  • Normal sleep habits, as rest is necessary for emotional balance.
Here are the seven steps to manage medication-triggered Dyspnea (Difficulty Breathing or Shortness of Breath):
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust the medication regimen or dosage or give alternative medical procedures to minimize the symptoms of shortness of breath.
  • Monitor your oxygen levels and breathing rate regularly to track changes and potential side effects.
  • For controlling stress and anxiety, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or difficulty speaking.
  • Follow up regularly with your doctor to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any concerns or questions.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PentazocineNaltrexone
Critical
PentazocineEsketamine
Severe

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pentavin Injection 1 ml 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.
PentazocineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Taking Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Esketamine can increase the risk of risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pentavin Injection 1 ml 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.
PentazocineOndansetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Taking Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Ondansetron may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ondansetron with Pentavin Injection 1 ml together can 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 a doctor.
PentazocineErgotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Taking Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Ergotamine 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 Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Ergotamine 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 your doctor.
PentazocinePregabalin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Using Pregabalin together with Pentavin Injection 1 ml causes 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 Pentavin Injection 1 ml and pregabalin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience impaired judgment, reaction time, and motor coordination, dizziness, sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating, consult the doctor immediately. Do not exceed the doses, frequency, or duration of usage advised by a doctor. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PentazocineClobazam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Clobazam with Pentavin Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clobazam and Pentavin Injection 1 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you are experiencing symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, or difficulty concentrating, it is important to contact a doctor right away. They may be able to suggest alternative medications that do not interact with each other. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PentazocineTryptophan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Coadministration of Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Tryptophan 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 a interaction between Pentavin Injection 1 ml and Tryptophan, 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.
PentazocineEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Coadministration of Pentavin Injection 1 ml with Escitalopram 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 taking Escitalopram and Pentavin Injection 1 ml together can evidently cause 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.
PentazocineTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of tramadol with Pentavin Injection 1 ml can increase the effect of tramadol.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tramadol with Pentavin Injection 1 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away: seizures, feeling very sleepy, having trouble breathing, a slow heartbeat, sweaty skin, or feeling like you might faint. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
PentazocineAripiprazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentavin Injection 1 ml:
Using Aripiprazole together with Pentavin Injection 1 ml 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 Aripiprazole and Pentavin Injection 1 ml together can cause an interaction but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment. 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

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Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Pentavin Injection 1 ml works by changing the way the nervous system and brain respond to pain.

Pentavin 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.

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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