Temgesic
Temgesic is a strong pain medicine used to treat severe to moderate pain, such as cancer-related pain or pain after surgery.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
0.3 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
EUMEDICA Pharmaceuticals GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years old is 0.3-0.6 mg every 6-8 hours.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 2.4 mg (no more than four doses per day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Small pupils
- •Slow or shallow breathing
- •Vomiting
- •Excessive sweating
RARE
- •Confusion
- •Nervousness
- •Depression
- •Hallucinations
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Chest pain or fast heart rate
- •High blood pressure
- •Paleness
- •Shortness of breath
- •Sleep disturbances (like breathing pauses)
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion or gas
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Tiredness and weakness
- •Decreased appetite
- •Agitation
- •Seizures
- •Diarrhea
- •Hives
- •Drug dependence
- •Severe breathing difficulties (very slow or weak breathing)
- •Severe allergic reaction (e.g., facial swelling, wheezing, hives)
- •Fainting due to low blood pressure
- •Sudden narrowing of airways
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, as this medicine can make them worse.
- This medicine can cause dependence. Do not use it for longer or in higher doses than prescribed by your doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure.
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- Tell your doctor if you have recently had a head injury or a brain disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have thyroid problems.
- Some antidepressants can cause a dangerous reaction when taken with this medicine. Tell your doctor about all your medicines.
- Do not use alcohol or other sedatives with this medicine, as it can increase drowsiness and make breathing difficult.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.