Davis's Drug Guide

pentazocine

General

High Alert Medication: This medication bears a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when it is used in error.

Pronunciation:
pen-taz-oh-seen

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Trade Name(s)

  • Talwin
  • Talwin NX

Pregnancy Category
Category C

Ther. Class.
opioid analgesics

Pharm. Class.
opioid agonists antagonists

Controlled Substance Schedule: IV

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