acetaminophen/pentazocine (Talacen)

Introduction

DEA-controlled substance: class 4.

Contraindications

pregnancy-category C

safety in lactation ?

Dosage

25 mg pentazocine + 650 mg acetaminophen:

• 1 tab PO every 4 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination: liver

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination

Components

• acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracematol, Panadol, Tempra, Datril, APAP, non-Aspirin)
• pentazocine (Talwin)