Naloxone and pentazocine and Omniscan

• Generic Name: naloxone / pentazocine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Talwin NX

Naloxone blocks certain effects of opioid medication, including feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. Pentazocine is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Naloxone and pentazocine is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. Naloxone is included in this medication to prevent the misuse of the narcotic ingredient.

Naloxone and pentazocine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: gadodiamide
• Dosage Forms: intravenous injection
• Other Brand Names: Omniscan, Omniscan Prefill Plus, Omniscan Safepak

Omniscan is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Omniscan is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), or the stomach and chest areas.

Omniscan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.