Talacen
- Generic Name: pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets
- Brand Name: Talacen
Talacen (Pentazocine and Acetaminophen Tablets) side effects drug center
Talacen Side Effects Center
Talacen (pentazocine and acetaminophen) is a pain medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Talacen is available in generic form. Common side effects of Talacen include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- upset stomach,
- diarrhea
- constipation
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- increased sweating
- dry mouth
- headache, and
- blurred vision.
The recommended dosage of Talacen is 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed for pain relief. Robinul, Cantil, Narcan, Dramamine, bladder or urinary medications, bronchodilators, irritable bowel medications, Anergan, Furoxone, Tylenol or other drugs that contain acetaminophen may interact with Talacen. Tell your doctor all medications you take. Avoid alcohol while taking Talacen. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness when taking Talacen. If you are pregnant only take Talacen if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk to the fetus. Exercise caution if you take Talacen and are breastfeeding.
Our Talacen (pentazocine hydrochloride, USP, and acetaminophen, USP) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, increased sweating, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (such as a stimulant type with stool softener).
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as agitation, hallucinations, confusion), difficulty urinating, vision changes, fast heartbeat, change in the amount of urine, signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), easy bruising/bleeding.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: fainting, slow/shallow breathing, seizures.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Talacen Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Clinical experience with TALACEN has been insufficient to define all possible adverse reactions with this combination. However, reactions reported after oral administration of pentazocine hydrochloride in 50 mg dosage include the following:
Cardiovascular: hypertension, hypotension, circulatory depression, tachycardia.
Respiratory: rarely respiratory depression,
Acute CNS Manifestations: Hallucinations (usually visual), disorientation, and confusion
Other CNS effects: grand mal convulsions, increase in intracranial pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucinations, sedation, euphoria, headache, confusion, disorientation; infrequently weakness, disturbed dreams, insomnia, syncope, and depression; and rarely tremor, irritability, excitement, tinnitus.
Autonomic: sweating; infrequently flushing; and rarely chills.
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, constipation; diarrhea, anorexia, dry mouth, Biliary tract spasm, and rarely abdominal distress.
Allergic: edema of the face, anaphylactic shock, dermatitis including pruritus, flushed skin including plethora, infrequently rash; and rarely urticaria.
Ophthalmic: visual blurring and focusing difficulty, miosis.
Hematologic: depression of white blood cells (especially granulocytes) with rare cases of agranulocytosis, which is usually reversible, moderate transient eosinophilia.
Dependence and Withdrawal Symptoms: (See WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and Drug Abuse And Dependence Sections).
Other: urinary retention, paresthesia, serious skin reactions, including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and alterations in rate or strength of uterine contractions during labor.
Numerous clinical studies have shown that acetaminophen, when taken in recommended doses, is relatively free of adverse effects in most age groups, even in the presence of a variety of disease states.
A few cases of hypersensitivity to acetaminophen have been reported, as manifested by skin rashes, thrombocytopenic purpura, rarely hemolytic anemia and agranulocytosis. Occasional individuals respond to ordinary doses with nausea and vomiting and diarrhea.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Talacen (Pentazocine and Acetaminophen Tablets)
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