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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 accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Pentazocine

Where Found:

Algopent
Fortral
Fortulgesic
Litcon
Pentafen
Talwin Nx

This list is not all-inclusive.

Reviewed last on: 2/3/2009
John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Goldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.

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