Narcotic Analgesic - For Surgery and Obstetrics (Parenteral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Before you leave the hospital or doctor's office, your health care professional will closely follow the effects of this medicine. However, some effects may continue, or may not be noticed until later.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Dizziness, light-headedness, or feeling faint
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common or rare
  • Blurred or double vision or other vision problems
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Convulsions (seizures)
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Mental depression
  • Shortness of breath, trouble in breathing, tightness in the chest, or wheezing
  • Skin rash, hives, or itching
  • Unusual excitement

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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