Is butorphanol discontinued?

Is butorphanol discontinued?

Butorphanol is a generic name, and there is a brand-name version of the drug called Stadol, although the manufacturer did recently discontinue this medication. Now, butorphanol is available only in generic versions, and various laboratories including Mylan and Novex manufacture them.

Why is there a shortage of butorphanol?

Reason for the Shortage Pfizer had butorphanol injection on shortage due to manufacturing delays.

Is Torbutrol the same as butorphanol?

Butorphanol (brand names: Stadol®, Torbutrol®, Torbugesic®, Dolorex®) is a systemic partial opiate agonist/antagonist used as an analgesic (pain control medication), pre-anesthetic, antitussive (cough suppressant), or antiemetic (prevents vomiting).

Why is sulfasalazine a shortage of 2021?

Reason for the Shortage Pfizer states the shortage is due to manufacturing delay. Azulfidine Entabs 500 mg in 300 count bottles have an updated NDC number.

How strong is butorphanol?

Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid with mixed agonist/antagonist properties. It is analgesic with a potency 3 to 5 times greater than that of morphine in humans and up to 30 times greater than morphine in rats (Wixson, 1994).

Is stadol NS still available?

The brand name Stadol is no longer manufactured and can only be found in generic form.

Is there a diazepam shortage?

Pfizer has diazepam on shortage due manufacturing delays. DASH Pharmaceuticals launched diazepam injection in early-April 2019.

Why is there a protamine shortage?

Reason for the Shortage Fresenius Kabi has protamine on shortage due to manufacturing delays.

What are the side effects of butorphanol?

Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, nasal irritation/congestion, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, and sweating may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does butorphanol expire?

Butorphanol is a controlled substance and should not be given to anyone other than the animal for whom it was prescribed. Prescriptions can only be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original prescription date. Butorphanol may partially reverse the effects of other pain relievers and tranquilizers.

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