Talwin Nx and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Talwin Nx (naloxone / pentazocine).
Naloxone Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
The following interaction applies only if you are using naloxone in an injectable formulation: naloxone can reverse the effects of pentazocine. If you are a physically dependent patient you may experience withdrawal symptoms. This can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, aches, fever, runny nose, sneezing, nervousness, irritability, shivering, and abdominal cramps. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Pentazocine Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with pentazocine. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. With certain long-acting formulations of narcotic pain medication, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of pentazocine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
Pentazocine Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
MONITOR: Smoking tobacco may decrease the plasma concentrations and effects of pentazocine by enhancing its metabolic clearance.
MANAGEMENT: The possibility of reduced therapeutic effects of pentazocine should be considered in smokers.
Talwin Nx drug interactions
There are 438 drug interactions with Talwin Nx (naloxone / pentazocine).
Talwin Nx disease interactions
There are 18 disease interactions with Talwin Nx (naloxone / pentazocine) which include:
- CV disorders
- impaired GI motility
- infectious diarrhea
- prematurity
- gastrointestinal obstruction
- acute MI
- drug dependence
- intracranial pressure
- respiratory depression
- liver disease
- renal
- septic shock
- adrenal insufficiency
- liver disease
- renal dysfunction
- seizure disorders
- urinary retention
- biliary tract disease
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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