Nalbuphine Benefits & Uses

Nalbuphine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Other Benefits

Anesthesia

Nalbuphine 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: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Foe course duration follow doctor's advice, IV and SC dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Foe course duration follow doctor's advice, IV and SC dose are also same

Nalbuphine Side Effects

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

Moderate

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

Mild

Excessive sweating
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Dry Mouth
Fatigue

Nalbuphine Related Warnings

Is the use of Nalbuphine safe for pregnant women?

Nalbuphine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Nalbuphine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Nalbuphine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Nalbuphine as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Kidneys?

Nalbuphine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Nalbuphine on the Heart?

Nalbuphine may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Nalbuphine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alprazolam

Aripiprazole

Moderate

Alfentanil

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Atropine

Nalbuphine Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Constipation
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Heart Disease
Asthma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nalbuphine

Is this Nalbuphine habit forming or addictive?

Nalbuphine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Nalbuphine only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Nalbuphine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Nalbuphine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nalbuphine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Nalbuphine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nalbuphine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nalbuphine with alcohol will be.

Unknown