Nalbuphine

Generic name: nalbuphine [ NAL-bue-feen ]
Brand name: Nubain
Dosage form: injectable solution (10 mg/mL; 20 mg/mL)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 28, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is nalbuphine?

Nalbuphine is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used for treating pain just after surgery or childbirth.

Nalbuphine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. `

Fatal side effects can occur if you receive nalbuphine after having recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with nalbuphine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe asthma or breathing problems; or

• a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).

Your dose needs may be different if you are already using an opioid medicine and are tolerant to it. Tell your doctor about all other pain medicines you have recently used.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• breathing problems, sleep apnea;

• problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or adrenal gland;

• a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;

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