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Pentazocine overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Talwin; Alupent; Fortal; Pentafen; Fortulgesic; Litcon

Definition of Pentazocine overdose:

Pentazocine is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. A pentazocine overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Pentazocine

Where Found:

  • Talwin Nx
  • Algopent
  • Fortral
  • Pentafen
  • Fortulgesic
  • Litcon

This list is not all-inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/19/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.