What is BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE used for?

BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE (brand name Butorphanol Tartrate) is a Other indicated for abuse, and misuse, with opioids.

How does BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE work?

BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE the same as Butorphanol Tartrate?

Butorphanol Tartrate is a brand name for BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE

Other

Brand names: Butorphanol Tartrate

Nasal

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

abuse

and misuse

with opioids

which can occur at any dosage or duration [see WARNINGS ] reserve butorphanol tartrate nasal spray for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g.

non-opioid analgesics): Have not been tolerated

or are not expected to be tolerated

Contraindications

• including paralytic ileus [see WARNINGS ] Patients with hypersensitivity to butorphanol tartrate
• the preservative benzethonium chloride
• or any of the formulation excipients (e.g.
• anaphylaxis) [see WARNINGS ])

FDA Warnings

WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE NASAL SPRAY Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Because the use of butorphanol tartrate nasal spray exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions [see WARNINGS ]
Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of butorphanol tartrate nasal spray, especially during initiation or following a dose increase
To reduce the risk of respiratory depression, proper dosing and titration of butorphanol tartrate nasal spray are essential [see WARNINGS ]
Accidental Exposure Accidental exposure of even one dose of butorphanol tartrate nasal spray, especially in children, can result in a fatal overdose of butorphanol tartrate[see WARNINGS ]

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Depression

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE openFDA label JSON → BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE FAERS adverse-event reports → BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Nasal