May be administered IM, IV, or Subcutaneously Single doses should not exceed 1 mg/kg body weight subcutaneously or intramuscularly or 0.5 mg/kg body weight intravenously
Warning For Children
Contraindication
Warning/Caution
Indications
It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain
In supplement to surgical anaesthesia.
Pre-operative sedation
Pentazocine is usually given only for a short time.