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Butodol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pain.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Butodol. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Butodol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Butodol 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.
In addition, Butodol's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Butodol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Butodol related warnings section.
Butodol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Butodol in conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Some other conditions that can be affected by Butodol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Butodol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Butodol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Butodol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Butodol safe for pregnant women?
Butodol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Butodol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Butodol safe during breastfeeding?
Butodol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Butodol on the Kidneys?
Butodol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Butodol on the Liver?
Butodol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Butodol on the Heart?
Side effects of Butodol rarely affect the heart.
Butodol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Butodol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Butodol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Butodol can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Butodol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Butodol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Butodol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Butodol
Taking Butodol with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Butodol
Taking Butodol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 482
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Stadol® (butorphanol tartrate)