Nalbuphine hydrochloride
openFDA label record#
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Verified complete openFDA source JSON
- Brand name
- Nalbuphine hydrochloride
- Generic name
- NALBUPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- Manufacturer
- Somerset Therapeutics, LLC
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- SPL set ID
- d82dafac-cce7-445a-8127-2a10b6d947ca
- SPL ID
- d4c32b91-24cf-43f2-a1d2-0120f31bbba8
- Version
- 1
- Effective date
- 2024-09-26
- Source export date
- 2026-09-28
- Source partition
- 10
- Source file
- https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0010-of-0014.json.zip
- Source object key
- raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-09-28/4bbc9760f647649b787710953d978bd6419e899ba8b90f32c3d972aae43947f8/drug-label-0010-of-0014.json.zip
- Source manifest SHA-256
- cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
- Import run
- 20260929T050834Z
- Imported at
- 2026-09-29 06:08:11
| Harmonized routes |
|---|
| INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS |
Harmonized identifier links#
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| Type | Scope | Identifier | Source field |
|---|---|---|---|
| application applno | ANDA | 216049 | derived:openfda.application_number |
| application number | ANDA216049 | openfda.application_number | |
| brand name | Nalbuphine hydrochloride | openfda.brand_name | |
| generic name | NALBUPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE | openfda.generic_name | |
| manufacturer name | Somerset Therapeutics, LLC | openfda.manufacturer_name | |
| ndc | package | 70069-662-10 | openfda.package_ndc |
| ndc | package | 70069-661-10 | openfda.package_ndc |
| ndc | product | 70069-662 | openfda.product_ndc |
| ndc | product | 70069-661 | openfda.product_ndc |
| ndc11 | package | 70069066210 | derived:openfda.package_ndc |
| ndc11 | package | 70069066110 | derived:openfda.package_ndc |
| rxcui | 904415 | openfda.rxcui | |
| rxcui | 904440 | openfda.rxcui | |
| spl id | d4c32b91-24cf-43f2-a1d2-0120f31bbba8 | id | |
| spl set id | d82dafac-cce7-445a-8127-2a10b6d947ca | set_id | |
| unii | ZU4275277R | openfda.unii |
Boxed warning cross-check#
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BOXED WARNING WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF NALBUPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Because the use of nalbuphine hydrochloride injection exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient's risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions [see WARNINGS]. Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of nalbuphine hydrochloride injection, especially during initiation or following a dosage increase. To reduce the risk of respiratory depression, proper dosing, and titration of nalbuphine hydrochloride injection are essential [see WARNINGS]. Risks from Concomitant Use With Benzodiazepines Or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression , coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of nalbuphine hydrochloride injection and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate [see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS; Drug Interactions].
Adverse reactions cross-check#
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adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse reaction in 1066 patients treated in clinical studies with nalbuphine hydrochloride injection was sedation 381 (36%). Less frequent reactions were: sweaty/clammy 99 (9%), nausea/vomiting 68 (6%), dizziness/vertigo 58 (5%), dry mouth 44 (4%), and headache 27 (3%). Other adverse reactions which occurred (reported incidence of 1% or less) were: CNS Effects : Nervousness, depression, restlessness, crying, euphoria, floating, hostility, unusual dreams, confusion, faintness, hallucinations, dysphoria, feeling of heaviness, numbness, tingling, unreality. The incidence of psychotomimetic effects, such as unreality, depersonalization, delusions, dysphoria and hallucinations has been shown to be less than that which occurs with pentazocine. Cardiovascular : Hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia. Gastrointestinal : Cramps, dyspepsia, bitter taste. Respiratory : Depression, dyspnea, asthma. Dermatologic: Itching, burning, urticaria. Miscellaneous: Speech difficulty, urinary urgency, blurred vision, flushing and warmth. Allergic Reactions : Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid and other serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following the use of nalbuphine and may require immediate, supportive medical treatment. These reactions may include shock, respiratory distress, respiratory arrest, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, hypotension, or laryngeal edema. Some of these allergic reactions may be life-threatening. Other allergic- type reactions reported include stridor, bronchospasm, wheezing, edema, rash, pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, weakness, and shakiness. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Somerset Therapeutics, LLC at +1 800-417-9175 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of nalbuphine. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Abdominal pain, pyrexia, depressed level or loss of consciousness, somnolence, tremor, anxiety, pulmonary edema, agitation, seizures, and injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, redness, burning, and hot sensations. Death has been reported from severe allergic reactions to nalbuphine hydrochloride injection treatment. Fetal death has been reported where mothers received nalbuphine hydrochloride injection during labor and delivery. Serotonin Syndrome : Cases of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, have been reported during concomitant use of opioids with serotonergic drugs. Adrenal Insufficiency : Cases of adrenal insufficiency have been reported with opioid use, more often following greater than one month of use. Hyperalgesia and Allodynia: Cases of hyperalgesia and allodynia have been reported with opioid therapy of any duration [see WARNINGS ]. Hypoglycemia: Cases of hypoglycemia have been reported in patients taking opioids. Most reports were in patients with at least one predisposing risk factor (e.g., diabetes).
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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