Fortwin 1ml Injection
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Fortwin 1ml Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment for an extended period of time.
Fortwin 1ml Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse in a clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, drowsiness, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Uses of Fortwin Injection
- Treatment of Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Fortwin Injection
In Treatment of Moderate to severe pain
Fortwin 1ml Injection helps relieve moderate to severe pain, especially when milder pain-relieving medicines are not effective. It reduces the pain signals and helps improve comfort and allows better movement, making it easier to carry out daily activities. It is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse, and the dose and duration are decided by the doctor based on the individual’s condition.
Side effects of Fortwin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fortwin
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Dryness in mouth
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Fortwin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fortwin Injection works
Fortwin 1ml Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Fortwin 1ml Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fortwin 1ml Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fortwin 1ml Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fortwin 1ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fortwin 1ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Fortwin 1ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Fortwin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fortwin 1ml Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Use Fortwin 1ml Injection as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Fortwin 1ml Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzomorphan derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fortwin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Selegiline with Pentazocine. If essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, tremors, diarrhea or agitation. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use may cau
Do not consume Naltrexone with Pentazocine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Pentazocine.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your do
Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.
Concurr
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your do
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fortwin 1ml Injection
Once A Month
53%
Once A Day
24%
Twice A Day
18%
Thrice A week
6%
What are you using Fortwin Injection for?
Pain relief
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
58%
Average
42%
What were the side-effects while using Fortwin 1ml Injection?
Dizziness
50%
Headache
50%
How do you take Fortwin Injection?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Fortwin 1ml Injection on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
What is Fortwin 1ml Injection used for?
Fortwin 1ml Injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain, especially when other pain-relieving medicines are not sufficient. It is commonly used in hospital or clinical settings under medical supervision.
How does Fortwin 1ml Injection work?
Fortwin 1ml Injection works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It acts on opioid receptors to reduce the perception of pain and provide relief.
How is Fortwin 1ml Injection given?
Fortwin 1ml Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse into a muscle, under the skin, or directly into a vein. The dose and frequency depend on the severity of pain and the patient’s response. It should not be self-administered.
Who should not receive Fortwin 1ml Injection?
Fortwin 1ml Injection should not be used in people with severe breathing problems, head injury, raised intracranial pressure, acute asthma, heart failure due to chronic lung disease, or in those with known allergy to pentazocine. It is also contraindicated in acute alcoholism.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205 || Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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