nalbuphine, a synthetic opioid agonist and antagonist. ▪ INDICATIONS: This drug is used to treat moderate to severe pain. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Opiate addiction or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Adverse effects of this drug include dysphoria, hallucinations, dreaming, tolerance, physical dependency, psychological dependency, palpitations, bradycardia, change in blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, tinnitus, blurred vision, miosis, diplopia, increased urinary output, dysuria, urinary retention, urinary urgency, urticaria, bruising, flushing, diaphoresis, pruritus, and pulmonary edema. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, sedation, euphoria, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, constipation, cramps, and rash. Respiratory depression is a life-threatening side effect.
