Pentazocine / Nalbuphine

Opioid Agonist-Antagonists

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Mechanism of Action

Partial agonists/antagonists (kappa agonists, mu antagonists). Provide analgesia with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression (e.g., at 30 mg for nalbuphine).

Dosage Guidelines

TypeRouteRate / Dose
Dosage/GuidelineSystemicNalbuphine: 10-30 mg IM/IV.