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Quick Summary:

• Pentazocine is classified as a narcotic drug (opioid analgesic) that is produced synthetically. It helps relieve moderate to severe pain
• Pentazocine Overdose is the accidental or intentional intake of the drug in dosage higher than prescribed values
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of an overdose, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information for Talwin Overdose?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used on Talwin Overdose:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002519.htm (accessed on 09/22/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6849522 (accessed on 09/22/2017)

https://www.drugs.com/cdi/pentazocine.html (accessed on 09/22/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/22/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles on Talwin Overdose:

Beletsky, L., Burris, S., & Kral, A. H. (2009). Closing death's door: Action steps to facilitate emergency opioid drug overdose reversal in the United States.

Wesson, D. R., Smith, D. E., & Linda, L. K. (1974). Drug crisis intervention: conceptual and pragmatic considerations. Journal of Psychedelic Drugs, 6(2), 135-142.

Tyndall, M. W., Kerr, T., Zhang, R., King, E., Montaner, J. G., & Wood, E. (2006). Attendance, drug use patterns, and referrals made from North America's first supervised injection facility. Drug and alcohol dependence, 83(3), 193-198.

Raymond, C. W. (1977). Acute poisoning: an update. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 117(4), 370.

Evashkevich, M., & Fitzgerald, M. (2016). OPIOID OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE: COLLABORATION FOR POLICY INNOVATION.