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Nalbuphine

Generic Name
Nalbuphine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H27NO4
CAS Number
20594-83-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
L2T84IQI2K

Overview

A narcotic used as a pain medication. It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid receptors. Nalbuphine is the only opioid analgesic that is not a controlled substance in the United States.

Background

A narcotic used as a pain medication. It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid receptors. Nalbuphine is the only opioid analgesic that is not a controlled substance in the United States.

Indication

For the relief of moderate to severe pain.

Associated Conditions

  • Severe Pain
  • Moderate Pain
  • Obstetrical analgesia therapy

FDA Approved Products

Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Henry Schein, Inc.
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:20 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/11/10
NDC:0404-9917
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Henry Schein, Inc.
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:10 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/11/10
NDC:0404-9918
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Hospira, Inc.
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:20 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/12/01
NDC:0409-1467
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Hospira, Inc.
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:10 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/12/01
NDC:0409-1463
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer:Hospira, Inc.
Route:INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Strength:20 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2022/12/01
NDC:0409-1465

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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