Zocin Injection
Zocin 30 MG Description
Zocin Injection is used to manage moderate to severe pain. It consists of pentazocine as the active component. It belongs to the class of opioid or narcotic pain relievers. The mode of action of Zoci
n injection is to help relieve chronic (long term), persistent and moderate to severe pain by blocking pain signals from nerve cells in various ways. It is used to reduce localised or general pain. Zocin Injection is a safe medication when taken in the prescribed dosage. Consult your doctor before taking this medication. It is mostly prescribed for an individual in sustained pain. Try not to use this medicine continuously for a long duration without consulting a doctor. It has high addiction/abuse potential, so the dosage of Zocin injection should be monitored. Withdrawal effects can be experienced with this medication after long-term use. Zocin Injection has the risks of abuse and addiction. Zocin Injections has potential side effects; most of them do not need any medical attention.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹3.48 |
You Save | ₹0.47 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Pentazocine(30.0 Mg) |
Uses | Moderate to severe pain |
Side effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Constipation, Headache, Feeling very tired, Lightheadedness, Mood changes, Upset stomach, Stomach pain, Rash, Difficulty urinating, Decreased heartbeat, Changes in breathing |
Therapy | ANALGESIC FOR SEVERE PAIN |
Uses of Zocin 30 MG
- As per USFDA, Zocin Injection is used to manage moderate to severe pain.
Contraindications of Zocin 30 MG
Side effects of Zocin 30 MG
- Side effects of Zocin Injection are as follows:
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Feeling very tired
- Mood changes
Precautions and Warnings of Zocin 30 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are over 65 years of age; this medicine can cause increased side effects due to slow metabolism.
- You take medications like pain relievers, cold or cough medicine, or allergy medicines that cause sedation or tranquillisation. In such cases, consult your doctor first.
- You have any respiratory diseases, use this medicine with caution.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You have constipation.
- You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements, notify your doctor as some of them can cause severe side effects.
- Zocin Injections are not advised for children under 13 years of age, as there are not enough studies on this medicine’s safety. They should not be given this medicine without medical consultation.
Mode of Action of Zocin 30 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Zocin 30 MG
- Take a Zocin Injection exactly as directed by the doctor.
- Take Zocin injection before or after consuming food.
- Consult a doctor or healthcare professional as they should administer it. The injection can be given intramuscularly (IM) most of time. Sometimes these injections can be given intravenously (into a vein)....
- Wash hands carefully before using this medicine.
- Shake the vial before using it.
- Clean the injection site with some rubbing alcohol before injecting the medicine.
- Do not take other medication with Zocin Injection without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Zocin 30 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take Zocin Injection with other opioid pain medications like Tramadol, as they can cause serious adverse effects.
- Do not take Zocin Injection with antidepressants like Linezolid, Naltrexone, Methylene blue, etc. They can cause increased side effects like lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, vomitings, etc.
- Do not take it with antihistamines like Diphenhydramine and Cetirizine, as they can increase the effect of drowsiness.
- Do not take Zocin Injections with medicines that lower respiration like sleeping pills, other central depressant medicine or tranquilisers. This can cause life-threatening side effects.
Interactions with food items
- Zocin Injection does not adversely interact with food. It can be taken before or after a meal. If you suffer from any stomach problems, take this medicine after having food.
Storage and disposal of Zocin 30 MG
Dosage of Zocin 30 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take a Zocin Injection with cold or allergy medicine?
Q: Can I continue taking the Zocin Injection if the pain has not subsided?
Q: Can I use a Zocin Injection with other pain relievers?
References
- Pentazocine: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 9 March 2022] -
- Pentazocine [Internet]. National Centre for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 9 March 2022] - h
- M; RADG. Clinical trial of pentazocine as analgesic in paediatric cases [Internet]. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 9 March 2022] -
- Pentazocine capsules BP 50mg [Internet]. Pentazocine Capsules BP 50mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [cited 9 March 2022] -
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 9 March 2022] -
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