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Pentazocine

Also known as: talwin

A synthetic opioid used as an analgesic. It is only used IM and IV in the medical field and has respiratory depressant effects. It is pregnancy category C and schedule IV in the US.

Dosage

Intramuscular

Common: 20mg-30mg
Light: 10-20mg
Strong: 30-60mg

Intravenous

Common: 10-20mg
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 30mg

Duration

Onset: undefined minutes
Duration: undefined hours
After effects: 1-12 hours

Timeline

After
1-12 hours
06h12h
Typical
Extended range

Avoid

All other CNS depressants

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