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The usual recommended adult dose is 10 mg for a 70 kg individual, administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously; this dose may be repeated every 3 to 6 hours as necessary. INDICATIONS. NUBAIN (nalbuphine hydrochloride) is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain. NUBAIN (nalbuphine hydrochloride) can also be used as a supplement to balanced anesthesia, for preoperative and postoperative analgesia, and for obstetrical analgesia during labor and delivery. BRAND NAME: Nubain. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Nalbuphine is a man-made opioid (narcotic) painkiller. Nalbuphine provides pain relief in a similar way as morphine (MS Contin), oxycodone (Oxycontin), and other narcotic analgesics. However, there was significant increase in pain scores in group of 4 mg nalbuphine (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS: Nalbuphine of 2 to 3 mg was considered to be adequate in treatment of intrathecal morphine induced pruritus after caesarean section without increasing pain scores or causing other side effects. [PubMed-indexed for MEDLINE]. Nalbuphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Nalbuphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used for treating pain just after surgery or childbirth. Nalbuphine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. In non-tolerant individuals, the recommended single maximum dose is 20 mg, with a maximum total daily dose of 160 mg. The use of NUBAIN (nalbuphine hydrochloride) as a supplement to balanced anesthesia requires larger doses than those recommended for analgesia. Induction doses of NUBAIN range from 0.3 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg intravenously to be administered over a 10 to 15 minute period with maintenance doses of 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg in single intravenous administrations as required. The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. The usual recommended adult dose is 10 mg for a 70 kg individual, administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously; this dose may be repeated every 3 to 6 hours as necessary.
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