Tazowin 1ml Injection

Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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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

Pain relief

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.

Storage

keep Tazowin 1ml Injection out of sight and reach of children.

Side effects of Tazowin 1ml Injection

Nausea

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.

Vomiting

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.

Euphoria

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.

Shortness Of Breath

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.

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Dizziness

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.

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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

PentazocineNaltrexone

Critical

PentazocineAlfentanil

Severe

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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.

PentazocineAlfentanil

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Alfentanil can reduce the effectiveness of the therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Alfentanil, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

PentazocineAmobarbital

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Amobarbital with Tazowin 1ml Injection can increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Amobarbital, 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 your 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.

PentazocineAlprazolam

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Alprazolam 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 there is an interaction between Alprazolam and Tazowin 1ml Injection, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have any symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

PentazocineButorphanol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Using Tazowin 1ml Injection and Butorphanol together may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Butorphanol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. 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.

PentazocineHydrocodone

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Hydrocodone with Tazowin 1ml Injection can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tazowin 1ml Injection and Hydrocodone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

PentazocineLorazepam

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Coadministration of Lorazepam with Tazowin 1ml Injection increases the risk and severity of side effects like decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lorazepam with Tazowin 1ml Injection together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

PentazocineGabapentin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Tazowin 1ml Injection:
Taking Tazowin 1ml Injection with Gabapentin can increase the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tazowin 1ml Injection and Gabapentin together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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.

Side Effects of Tazowin 1ml Injection

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

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NARCOTIC (OPIOID) ANALGESIC

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Author Details

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

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FAQs

How does Tazowin 1ml Injection work?

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

Does Tazowin 1ml Injection cause respiratory depression?

Tazowin 1ml Injection may cause respiratory depression. Monitoring for respiratory depression during the initiation of treatment or following a dose increase is advised.

Is it safe to use Tazowin 1ml Injection in people with gastrointestinal obstruction?

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.