Butorphanol Benefits & Uses

Butorphanol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Butorphanol 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: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Butorphanol Side Effects

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

Moderate

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

Mild

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Rash
Urticaria
Cough

Butorphanol Related Warnings

Is the use of Butorphanol safe for pregnant women?

Butorphanol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Butorphanol again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Butorphanol safe during breastfeeding?

Butorphanol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Butorphanol on the Kidneys?

Butorphanol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Butorphanol on the Liver?

Butorphanol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Butorphanol on the Heart?

Side effects of Butorphanol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Butorphanol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alprazolam

Asenapine

Ciprofloxacin

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amitriptyline

Cetirizine

Clonidine

Butorphanol Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Butorphanol

Is this Butorphanol habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Butorphanol. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Butorphanol. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Butorphanol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Butorphanol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Butorphanol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Butorphanol

It is safe to take Butorphanol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Butorphanol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Butorphanol as it can have severe side effects.

Severe