Butorphanol (Nasal-Systemic)

Brand Names : Stadol NS

Category

• Analgesic

Description

Butorphanol (byoo-TOR-fa-nole) is a narcotic analgesic (pain medicine) that is sprayed into the nose. It is used to relieve moderate or severe pain. It is also used to relieve pain that occurs after an operation.

Narcotic analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Some of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS.

If a narcotic is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's or dentist's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Nasal
• Nasal solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Stadol NS

In Canada -

• Stadol NS