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| Pronunciation |
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 (byoo
TOR fa
nole) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Stadol®; Stadol®
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Analgesic, Narcotic |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to butorphanol or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you are dependent on
narcotics.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to decrease pain.
- The nasal spray is used for migraine headache pain and moderate to
severe pain.
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| How does it work? |
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- Butorphanol binds to brain receptors, relieving pain. The feeling of
pain and a person's response to pain are also
decreased.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Use as a nasal spray only.
- Sit down before use.
- Usually spray in one nostril or as prescribed by healthcare provider.
- Sit or lie down for 1 hour after
use.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Often this medicine is used on an as needed basis. Follow healthcare
provider's directions.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
- If you are 65 or older, you may have more side effects.
- Do not drive, perform other tasks or activities that require mental
alertness for at least 1 hour after use.
- Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) and other medicines
and herbs that slow your actions and reactions. This includes sedatives,
tranquilizers, mood stabilizers, or pain medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider.
- Tell healthcare provider if you have lung disease. You may be more
sensitive to this medicine.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Feeling sleepy, lightheaded, or having blurred vision. Avoid driving,
doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert until you see how
this medicine affects you.
- Dizziness. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying
position. Be cautious climbing stairs.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
- Nasal congestion, nosebleed, shortness of breath, nasal irritation,
sore throat.
- Inability to sleep.
- Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing
diet may help. Talk to healthcare provider about a stool softener or
laxative.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Keep a diary of how well your pain is controlled. If not well
controlled, talk with healthcare provider.
- If no bowel movements in 3 days, talk with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Too tired or sleepy.
- Changes in thinking clearly and logically.
- Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
- Difficult breathing.
- Severe nausea or vomiting.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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