Pentazocine Injection and Xelpros

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

Pentazocine injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It may also be used before surgery or with a general anesthetic (medicine that puts you to sleep). Pentazocine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

When a narcotic medicine is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

Pentazocine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: latanoprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic emulsion
• Other Brand Names: Xalatan, Xelpros, Xalatan Multi-Pack

Xelpros (for the eyes) is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

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