Information about Levorphanol

Generic Name : Levorphanol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Levorphanol are provided here.

Pronunciation : lee vor' fa nole

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Levorphanol, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y45 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Levorphanol

International :

Levo-Dromoran

Why is Levorphanol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It acts on brain and spinal cord to decrease the pain feeling.

When should Levorphanol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Levorphanol?

IV- The recommended starting dose is up to 1 mg, given in divided doses, by slow injection.
IM/SC- The recommended starting dose is 1 to 2 mg.
PO- The recommended starting dose is 2 mg.

How should Levorphanol be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle or under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Levorphanol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, lung or thyroid disease, heart disease, prostate enlargement, urinary problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise patient may get addicted to this drug.

What are the side effects of Levorphanol?

Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, dry mouth and increased sweating.
Heart - Shock, low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, slow/fast heart rate and palpitations.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and indigestion.
Central Nervous System - Coma, suicide attempt, convulsions, depression, dizziness, confusion, lethargy, abnormal dreams, abnormal thinking, nervousness, drug withdrawal, memory loss and sleeplessness.
Respiratory - Shortness of breath and bluish.
Skin - Itching, hives, rash and injection site reaction.
Eye - Abnormal and double vision.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, urinary retention and difficulty in urinating.