Norphin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pain, Opioid Toxicity. Norphin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Norphin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Norphin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Norphin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Norphin is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Norphin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Norphin related warnings section.

Norphin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Norphin in conditions like Liver Disease, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Other contraindications of Norphin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Norphin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Norphin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.