Nalbuphine Benefits & Uses

Nalbuphine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Other Benefits

Anesthesia

Nalbuphine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Foe course duration follow doctor's advice, IV and SC dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Foe course duration follow doctor's advice, IV and SC dose are also same

Nalbuphine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nalbuphine is used -

Moderate

Edema
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Excessive sweating
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Dry Mouth
Fatigue

Nalbuphine Related Warnings

Is the use of Nalbuphine safe for pregnant women?

Nalbuphine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nalbuphine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Nalbuphine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Nalbuphine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Kidneys?

Nalbuphine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Liver?

Nalbuphine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Nalbuphine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Nalbuphine with Other Drugs

Nalbuphine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alprazolam

Aripiprazole

Moderate

Alfentanil

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Atropine

Nalbuphine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nalbuphine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Constipation
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Heart Disease
Asthma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nalbuphine

Is this Nalbuphine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Nalbuphine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nalbuphine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nalbuphine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Nalbuphine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Nalbuphine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nalbuphine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Nalbuphine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nalbuphine

Information about the interaction of Nalbuphine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown